William I death Flashcards
1
Q
william rufus coronation
A
26 September 1087
2
Q
what did William I say about his son Robert courthouse
A
“but I know for certain that the country which is subject to his dominion will be truly wretched”
3
Q
what had Norman barons sworn to Robert Williams eldest son
A
-sworn an oath of allegiance to Robert as they believed England and Normandy should be reunited and believed in primogeniture
4
Q
Odo’s rebellion 1087
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- let out of prison in 1087 and decided to support Robert
- but people and nobles supported Rufus
- William II split rebels and revolution dissolved