Chapter 2 military aspects Flashcards
When did King Edward the Confessor die?
5th January 1066
When was King Edward the Confessor buried?
6th January 1066
When was Harold Godwinson crowed King of England?
6th January 1066
When did Duke William claim he was promised the throne by Edward?
1051
What French province, other than Normandy, did William conquer before 1066?
Maine
When did William of Normandy conquer Maine?
1063
Who was the previous French King by 1066?
King Henry
How old was Henry’s son in 1066 (son of former French King)?
14
Which region of France was experiencing a civil war in 1066?
Anjou
Why was William’s base around Normandy secure?
He had extended his area of authority over neighbouring provinces
What far away region had William extended his authority over before invading England?
Sicily
Who did William send to Rome to persuade the Pope that William was the man to reform the English Church?
Lanfranc
Who was Lanfranc?
A leading member of the Norman church
What was the result of Lanfranc meeting with the Pope in Rome?
The Pope gave William a Papal Banner
What did the Pope giving William a Papal Banner make William’s conquest?
Holy War
What type of boat did William build in large numbers?
Flat-bottomed boats
When did Harold Godwinson let the fyrd go home to harvest their crops?
8th September 1066
With how many ships did Harald Hardrada sail up the River Humber?
300 ships
How many kilometres from the city of York did Harald Hardrada land?
16 km
Which earls were waiting for Harald Hardrada with the northern army?
Earls Edwin and Morcar
When did the Battle of Fulford Gate occur?
20th September 1066
Where did the Battle of Fulford Gate occur?
Fulford, just outside York
Who were two important individuals on the viking side during the Battle of Fulford Gate?
Hardrada, King of Norway; Tostig, younger brother of King Harold Godwinson
How many viking soldiers attacked during the Battle of Fulford Gate?
Around 7,000 Viking soldiers
