The submission of the earls Flashcards
1
Q
After Harold Godwinson died who did the witan choose to be the successor?
A
Edgar Aethling
2
Q
What did William’s men fall ill with after the battle?
A
Dysentery
3
Q
Where did William set up his military camp?
A
Berkhamstead
4
Q
Why did the earls submit?
A
It seemed unlikely the earls or edgar could stop William
5
Q
Where was the royal treasury that William captured?
A
Winchester
