History Flashcards
Who were Henry’s 6 wife’s
Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard and Kateryn Parr
What were the three Battles that were fought
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Stanford bridge
Battle of bosworth hill
When was the battle of hastings
14th of October 1066
What’s the famous tapestry called
The bayeux tapestry
Who became king of England in 1066
William of Normandy
Who fought in the battle of Hastings
Harold godwinson
What were the two houses who fought against each other called
House of Lancaster and house of York
Who is the Duke of Normandy?
William of Normandy. Lived in Normandy from 1016-1042.
How long did William live in Normandy?
Lived in Normandy from 1016-1042.
What country is Harald Hadrada the king of?
King of Norway
What is Harald
A Viking
State three things about Harold hadrarda
Fought aside several Norwegian kings, Most feared warrior in Europe.
When he became a king, he planned a full scale attack of England.
What is Harold
Godwinson’s title?
Earl of Wessex. One of England’s most powerful men. At one time, he and his father were banished from England. Sent to crush a Welsh uprising in 1063.
