Power in medieval Britain c1000 -c1485 Flashcards
How was the king chosen in anglo saxon times ?
Witan, a council of the richest and most important nobles
What happened in 1016?
Danish king Cnut became king of England
DiSH
What unpopular order did Aethelred issue in 1002?
That all Danes living among the English should be killed
What year did Edward the confessor inherit the throne?
1040 (eaRS) (TSRS )
What kind of a king was Edward the confessor?
He was a deeply religious man, responsible for building great churches such as Westminster abbey.
What did Edward the confessor controversially do when he came to the throne?
He appointed many of his Norman friends to key postions, such as Robert of Jumieges to the ARCHBISHOP of Canterburry.
Why did the Godwinson’s first attempt at rebellion fail in 1051?
Edward the confessor called on the Earls of Mercia and Northumbria to help him
Why were Harold and Tostig Godwinson admired?
They fought a successful campaign about the Welsh king in 1063 [JaM]
When was the Norman invasion?
1066
How did the Normans take control of England?
Castles, Network of Loyal Supporters, Law, New English Church
When did Henry II rule?
1154 to 1189 TDLRFP
Why was the church so powerful in medieval times?
Church was medieval mass media, Owned lots of lands and employed many people, Church helped people get to heaven, Church was the power behind the throne
What did Henry II do to Thomas Beckett and what was the response?
He ‘accidentally’ called for him to be murdered. Huge uproar, Beckett a martyr. Henry had to: make concessions, accept Beckett’s decisions, walk barefoot to Canturbery Cathedral and allow himself to be whipped
How did Henry I get support from the barons after he imprisoned his stronger brother Robert?
Series of concessions in the coronation Charter of 1100 [TDSS]
How many castles did Henry II seize from barons?
40, he kept 30 for himself
In 1087 how much of the land was owned by the church?
25%
How long did Henry II reign for?
1154-89 TDLRFP
Who was Thomas Beckett?
He was a chancellor for Henry II and proved helpful in restoring the mess king Stephen had made. Thomas Beckett took over from Theobald as archbishop of Canturberry. Henry thought that he would be loyal to him but he was more loyal to the church. Refusing to tax the church or appoint bishops. 1164 he was forced to flee [Share - he could not share with the king]
What concessions did Henry II have to make in 1172 for murder of thomas becket?
Compromises of Avranches
[Avalanch of C s]
When did Henry I reign?
1100-35 (MooLa)
Who was Geoffrey de Mandeville?
He was a rebellious baron during henry the second (TDLRFP). He had his lands seized in 57 but in the 60s became one of Henry’s top judges
When did John I reign?
1199-1216
What kind of man was King John?
Very suspicious, having rebelled against his brother and father he expected others to do the same to him.
How did Johns brother Richard (Lionhart) pay for his crusades and wars?
Sold many royal lands
What happened when Phillip invaded Normandy (King Johns reign)?
King John went on a disastrous campaign to try and win Normandy back. The nobles were reluctant to support him due to them not having land in France. As a result, Normandy fell to the French King.
Why did the Barons fall out with King John?
-Increased taxes
-Did not consult them on important issues
-Matilda de Braose, John claimed that her dead husband owed him 25,000. When she refused to pay he left her and her son to starve.
-He forced barons to pay when they married or to inherit
-Appointed sherif of Nottingham (Philip Mark)
