The Norman conquest and control Flashcards
How many people lived in England before 1066?
Around 2 million
Since when had King Edward the Confessor ruled England?
1042
When and where was Earl Godwin born?
Sussex in 1001
When and where did Earl Godwin die?
Winchester in 1053
What was Earl Godwin’s earldom?
Wessex
Who was Earl Godwin’s wife?
Gytha Thorkelsdóttir, a Danish Princess
How was Earl Godwin related to King Edward the Confessor?
Father in law of King Edward the Confessor
When did Godwin have a major dispute with King Edward?
1052
When was Earl Godwin exiled from England?
1051
Who were housecarls?
Professional, well-trained soldiers hired by the king or an earl
How was England defended before 1066?
The king and earls had around 2500 - 3000 housecarls, earls could call upon their peasants to fight for them when necessary
What was the religion of Anglo-Saxons in England?
All Christians following the Roman Catholic religion
Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and where did he live?
In Vatican in Rome
How rich was England and how advanced was its economy?
Very wealthy, many natural resources, good trade links, sophisticated minting system and had a treasury; advanced economic system
Who were some children of Earl Godwin and when did they die?
Sweyn 1052, Harold II 1066, Edith 1075, Tostig 1066, Gyrth 1066, Leofwine 1066, Wulfnoth 1094
