Rufus Flashcards
When was Rufus crowned?
1087
When did Rufus die?
1100
When was Anselm appointed?
1093
Which of Anselm’s demands did Rufus agree to?
Number 1, All church lands seized must be returned
When did Anselm and Rufus have their financial dispute?
1093, Anselm didn’t give enough money for Rufus welsh campaign
When was the investiture crisis?
1095, Rufus doesn’t allow Anselm to receive his Pallium
How was the investiture crisis settled in 1095?
Rome sends papal legate, Rufus acknowledges pope Urban II and gets the right to give permission before clerics can receive papal legates or letters
When and why was Anselm first exiled?
1097, Rufus claims the Canterbury Knights given to him were sub-standard, attempts to trial Anselm in Royal court and takes temporalities of the see from Anselm forcing him into exile.
Who was Rufus non official Exchequer and Justiciar
Flambard appointed in 1087
What did Flambard do?
Supervised collection of the geld, visited shires on eyre to hear cases and investigated and collected Kings money
However who did Flambard share his power with?
Bishop of Chichester and Urse of Abetot
How did Rufus contribute to common law?
Started appointing local justiciars to relieve the burden on local sheriffs
When was the revolt of Odo of Bayeux?
1088
Revolt of Guy de Mowbrey
1095
