Death of William Rufus PART 2 Flashcards
1
Q
when did william rufus die
A
1100
2
Q
who were william I 3 sons
A
- robert curthouse (oldest)
- willliam Rufus
- Henry I
3
Q
Who did robert have a poor relationship with
A
-father and rufus
4
Q
how did William split the inheritance
A
- Robert got Normandy and William got England
- henry got £5000
5
Q
what did Robert and the norman earls believe
A
primogeniture
all of Williams belongings should go to him
6
Q
where did Robert flee to?
A
flanders
7
Q
how did William II die
A
- hunting in the new forest when a noble man called Tirel shot him with an arrow
- likely paid to do it as henry becomes king and tirls family grow in wealth
8
Q
4 suspects
A
robert curhouse
archbishop anselm
henry
members of nobility
9
Q
Robert Curthouse
A
- the eldest son of William I believe he was rightful heir due to Primogeniture
- led a rebellion against rufus in 1088 and attempted invasion early 1100
10
Q
archbishop anselm
A
- William II argued with anselm felt William was too involved in church affairs
- anselm fled for rome in 1097 and william seized lands
11
Q
henry I
A
-youngest son of william I when rufus dies he become king
12
Q
members of nobility
A
- -high taxes and harsh rule meant william was unpopular with many
- has been said some member of nobility felt hat England would prosper with a new king
