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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?Bibliography
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Who and What
William the First, more commonly know as “William the Conqueror”, was the first Norman King of
England (
1066-1087)
He was born sometime in 1028 and died on September the 9
th, 1087 Descended from Viking Raiders , he was made Duke of Normandy in 1035After settling a long civil war in Normandy, in 1066 he launched the campaign to rule EnglandHis later life was marked by difficulties with his elder son, and his struggles to consolidate his hold of England Initiated the Domesday book, a recording of all the holdings of the Lords and Ladies of his Kingdom, and the land taxes they paid. (The first census and the precursor to our modern day tax system.)Slide4
A Quick Glance At His Life
Unifies Normandy – 1028 - 1060
Battle of Hastings – (Wins Crown)
9
th
September, 1066
Quells Local Rebellions – 1066 - 1075
Returns Home –1075 to 1087
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Famous Fights: When and Where
William was given his nickname for a reason; he was a very fierce fighter.
Some of his famous battles include:
The Battle For Hastings (14
th
of October 1066, In what is now East Sussex, for control of England)Siege of Mantes (9th of September 1087, near Rouen in France, in the fight against Phillip I, King of France)The Gysha Rebellion (1067, in Northern England, fighting the mother of Harold I, former King of England)The Rebellion Heraward the Wake (1071, in Northern England, fighting a local revolt over his (King William’s) rule.The Revolt of the Earls (1075, all over England, an uprising over King William not granting an Earl and Duchess permission to Marry)Slide6
William’s Monetary Standard
- English ShillingsSlide7
Tapestry of Hastings
William Riding Into Battle Against Harold ISlide8
Significance
As
the only
son
Duke Robert of Normandy, he succeed his father at the age of 7, becoming the youngest ruler of Norway in recorded historyHeld a Christian faith and founded many monasteries and parishes for the poor (His Churches helped feed and foster the younger peasants) - (Social Services)He was the first man to unite all of the houses of Normandy in war, through the campaign for EnglandHe created the first “United Kingdom” by successfully invading Scotland and Wales, and forcing them to swear fealty to his crownBuilt a very durable social and economic structure, that in some parts, survives today (e.g: Domesday Book, Local Councils, Standard Currency (Coins) etc…)Slide9
Bibliography
Web Resources:
http
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
William_the_Conqueror
http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/hereward-the-wake.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereward_the_Wakehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolt_of_the_Earlshttp://www.thenagain.info/webchron/westeurope/hastings.html Books:Horrible Histories - Stormin’ Normans: By Terry Deary and Martin BrownSlide10
William Says Thank-you!
William and I both sincerely hope you have learned a little bit about his amazing life through this PowerPoint.If you have any questions, email me at: willchoy00@gmail.com
Lc
secge þē
þancas and Wes hāl!(Thanks and Goodbye!)