the kings Flashcards

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Harold Godwinson

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Lost the Throne in the Norman conquest and was king after Edward the Confessor.

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William the conqueror

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Took over England in 1066 in the battle of Hastings and replaced Harold Godwinson. Was from Normandy, France.

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Henry II

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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.

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John I

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Nicknamed Soft sword. 1199-1216 First king to seal the Magna Carta. Son=Henry III

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Henry III

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Simon de MontFort defeated him in the second barons war. 1216-1272. Became king at age 9. Great great grandson=Richard II

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Richard II

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Put an end to the Peasants revolt. 1377-1399.

Became king at 14 and ruled with the help of John of Gaunt

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