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N ormanise England after 1070 In this lesson we will Describe the key features of Norman knights and barons Explain how Archbishop Lanfranc helped King William control England after 1070. Who is William the Conqueror . Nationality: Norman. Also Known by the Nickname: William the Bastard. Lifespan: 1028 - 1087. Reigned as King of England: 1066 - 1087. Date of Birth: William the Conqueror was born in 1028 - his exact date of birth is unknown. England 1053 -1065 saw relative stability. The Godwin brothers with their sister as queen ( Edith) fully restored to her position at court , dominate political life of England. Harold, head of the family and the king’s right hand man , was the most powerful person in the realm. He was even called ‘ subregulus ‘( deputy king)by one chronicler. The greatest family triumph came with a decisive defeat of the Welsh in 1063. There was at this time no hint that there would be an invasion of England. This period of time was seen as a time of Godwin success and political unity. The chronicle . Contents. . Topics:. Title Page. Who was William The Conqueror, and what did he do?. What lands did he hold and where did he travel?. What was his Significance?. Where and When were his famous battles. Year 10 Autumn Term 1. Migration to Britain: 1000-1688. Homework advice. You will receive a new homework booklet each half term. Each week, you will be asked to complete one or two of the following homework tasks. How did England change under King William?. Land – William gave his supporters English land and in return they promised him soldiers.. Castles – The Normans first built wood castles, quick to build and good for . Today we are talking about the . N. orman kings, the Normans are the ones that lived in Northern France. . If you want to listen to music you press the thing.. William I of England ( c. 1027–1087), also known as . Who should have been . k. ing in 1066?. Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, a powerful and rich English nobleman. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Edward named Godwinson as his successor on his deathbed. The next day, the royal council, known as the Witan, met and declared Godwinson king. An English king was proclaimed by the Witan - this gives Harold Godwinson the only claim to the throne by right.. "In its involvement of Norman, Breton, English and Danish elements the rebellion was potentially . disastrous. for William's regime.". . Goulding. , . Conquest & . Colinisation. , p.46. William clearly had support from Anglo-Saxon and Norman nobles in England. . William Penn. By: Mr. . Runkle. William Penn was born in England on. October 14, 1644. His father was a . famous admiral in the British navy.. William Penn became a Quaker when . he was 23 years . old.. . The Battle of Hastings. in 1066. The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous ever fought.. Why did it happen?. Who took part?. Why is it important?. Let’s have a look at some people involved.. The END of the Anglo-Saxon rule. Anglo-Saxon rule came to an end in 1066. England was conquered by the Normans, a group of Vikings that lived in the North of France (“North-Men”). Anglo-Norman (Old French) became the official language of the country. Seal – used by William on all official documents. Acted like a signature. It shows him holding an orb, sword and crown – the three symbols of being a king.. Writ – an official document issued by the king. They were used to spread the king’s laws and messages.. Housecarl. Inherit . minting. Anglo-Saxon Society: England before 1066. What do I need to know: . What England was like before 1066.. . The importance of the Godwin Family. . So what was life like in Anglo-Saxon England? . Key Dates. 1. . 1053. Harold Godwinson became. Earl of Wessex. . 2.. 1064. Harold Godwinson. leads an embassy to William of Normandy.. 3.. 1065. Tostig. banished. . Morcar. became new Earl of . Northumbria.