the kings Flashcards
Harold Godwinson
Lost the Throne in the Norman conquest and was king after Edward the Confessor.
William the conqueror
Took over England in 1066 in the battle of Hastings and replaced Harold Godwinson. Was from Normandy, France.
Henry II
Married Eleanor of Aquitaine. First ruler of the Angevin empire. 1133 – 1189 Preformed penance after Thomas Becket’s Death. Was good friends with Thomas Becket before they had a disagreement.
John I
Nicknamed Soft sword. 1199-1216 First king to seal the Magna Carta. Son=Henry III
Henry III
Simon de MontFort defeated him in the second barons war. 1216-1272. Became king at age 9. Great great grandson=Richard II
Richard II
Put an end to the Peasants revolt. 1377-1399.
Became king at 14 and ruled with the help of John of Gaunt