Anglo saxon 5 Flashcards
what happened in 1075
three of Williams own earls tried to remove William from power
who were the earls that revolted In 1075
Roger de breteuil
Ralph de gael
waltheof
what were some reasons of the revolt by Williams own earls
loss of land
williams absence (William temperarily returned to normandy)
loss of power
what were the features of the 1075 revolt
waltheof informed archbishop lanfranc about the revolt
lanfranc tried to persuade Roger not to act
Roger did not give up so he was exocommunicated
Roger and his troops were blocked from going over the severn river
anglo saxons also joined to act against Ralph
Danes then arrived but did not invade but raided then left
what were the consequences of this revolt
Roger was captured and imprisoned for life
Ralph escaped to Brittany but his followers were blinded
waltheof went abroad then William persuaded him to return then executed him
why was this revolt so significant
anglo saxons defended williams rule
William had defended his country without being in the country
the last viking revolt
what was the feudal hierarchy
williams key allies were tenants in chief who received huge grants of land. they then granted out this land to their followers.
what is a barony
land held by a baron
what is a fief
land held by a vassal in return for service to a lord
what is a vassal
someone who held land from someone else
what made up the tenants in chief
military
economic-paid tax to king from large revenues
draw out the feudal hierarchy
what were benefits of the feudal system for the king
king had military power without having to pay for it
political power by being able to control his barons through grants of land
made sure the rich stayed in control
what was the importance of the church
church was a major landholder
run by normans so taught people about their role in society
the church kept collections of laws so was able to advise on legal matters
what did William do to the church
replaced anglo Saxons with normans in almost all roles of the church
