Revision History Common Entrance Part 2 Flashcards
In what year was Eleanor of Aquitaine born
1122
Eleanor of Aquitaine death
1204
Marriage to King of France
1137-1152
Marriage to Henry 2nd
1154-1189
First Husband
Louis 7th
The Second Crusade
1145-49
Death of Henry 2nd
1189
Richard 1st death
1199
Prison of Eleanor
Salisbury
Date for Hastings
14 October 1066
Date for Stamford Bridge
25 September 1066
Cousin of Edward the Confessor in Hungary
Edgar the Aetheling
Edward Confessor death
January 1066
Harald’s claims
The Kings of Norway used to rule part of England and he believed that they should still rule England
Harold’s claims
He was the brother in law of Edward the Confessor
He claimed that Edward had promised him the throne on his deathbed
He was one of the largest land owners in England