Succession Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
William Rufus’ actions
A
-1077 Rufus threw a bucket of ‘water’ over Robert
-led to a fight their father had to break up
2
Q
Robert’s actions
A
-furious his father didn’t punish William and Henry for mocking him
-he tried to take Rouen castle then fled
-launches repeated raids on William’s land
3
Q
Matilda’s actions
A
William unknown-sent money to support Robert
4
Q
William’s actions
A
-sent to battle with Robert
-Robert won
-had to retreat, humiliated
5
Q
Robert Duke of…
A
Normandy
6
Q
William
A
King of England
7
Q
Bishop Odo backed…
A
Robert
8
Q
The nobility were worried about…
A
having to choose between their landholdings in Normandy and England
9
Q
Robert rebelled against…
A
William Rufus
-William Rufus won-became king William ll of England and Normandy
