Migration: Norman Kingdom + Angevin Empire Flashcards
Who were the contenders for the throne after Edward’s death and what were their claims to the throne?
- William duke of normandy: claimed that both Harold Hadrada and Godwinson agreed that he should take the throne
- Harold Godwinson: most powerful man in England, Witan supported his claim
- Harold Hadrada: Viking ruler of Denmark, stated that since Vikings had conquered England for many years, he should be king
Who eventually took the throne after Edward?
William Duke of Normandy
Describe the fight that occured for William of Normandy to ascend the throne
- HG crowned king from Witan } didn’t stop the rest from attacking
- Sept 1066: HH defeated @ battle of stamford bridge
- 14th Oct 1066: HG defeated by William
When did William Duke of Normandy take the throne?
25th December 1066
How did William take and keep control of England?
- putting down major rebellions
- giving normans land in return for their loyalty
- give supporters jobs in the Church
- each Norman baron and lord has his own rights
- building castles to control England
How did England change under Norman rule?
- new castles built, changed architectural scenery
- french became the language of power
- french customs introduced
- feudal system
- doomsday book maintained
- anglo saxons became second class citizens
Who ascended the throne after William’s death?
Henry I
Who did Henry I want claiming the throne after his death?
His daughter Matilda
Who stopped Matilda from ascending the throne?
her cousin Stephen
What was the deal agreed between Stephen and Matilda?
Matilda’s son, Henry II will be given the throne after Stephen’s death
What was the land that Henry II ruled over?
- normandy
- count of anjou
- count of maine
- aquitaine from marriage
- ireland from invasion
- england
How did Henry II capture Ireland?
- sent an army of barons and knights to help the Irish king
- Barons used it as an opportunity to capture land for England
Who ascended the throne after Henry II’s death?
Richard I then John
What was the only land remaining under English control during John’s reign?
Gascony
What was John’s nickname?
Softsword
How did the barons confront John?
After his constant losses, Barons confronted him with an army they gathered and occupied London + forced J to sign the magna carta
Why did the Angevin Empire fall?
- J’s poor military control
- King Phillip II reconquering French Lands
- loss of support for J
What did the Magna Carta detail?
Promised to respect the rights of the Church + barons, stop unfair taxes and more
What was the significance of Henry II?
- created the first British Empire
- effective ruler, organised the Justice system
- managed to visit his entire empire: crossed english channel 30 times
- developed Dublin into a centre of commerce and trade
What did Richard I spend his time doing?
Crusades or in France
