norman england 1066-1100 Flashcards
what was the cause of the Norman conquest
Edward died with no obvious heir 4 people made a claim
who was Edward
Halfbrother of king Harthacanute. in 1041 Harthacaute made Edward King
when did Edward become king
1041 and needed support of godwin family
what happened in 1051
Edward named Duke of Normandy his sucessor
because Godwins rebelled against Edward, he survived but Godwins were in powerful position
what happened to Godwins
grew in power Godwins son Harold was made sub regulus (could rule in kings place)
when did edward die
January 1066 with no heir
what happened to the throne after Edward died
Harold Godwinson became king at his corination the day after Edward died
who were the 4 to make a claim on english throne after Edward died
Edgar Aetheling - Edwards closest relative but was only 14 had no military experience. He was named successor by Edward who threated him like a son.
Harold Godwinson - made himself king- a good military leader, claimed that before he died Edward said he wanted him as king he had support of kings council
William Duke of Normandy - distant illigitamate cousin. Edward grew up in Normandy and when Godwins rebelled William sent soldiers to hep. In 1064 Harold had travelled to Normandy and swore an oath to support William’s claim on the throne
Harold Hardraada believed a promise had been made to his father, an exoerienced ruler and wariier, supported by Tostig Godwinson (Harols’s brother), had support of many in north who were like him scandinavian
