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He put to death tens of thousands of innocent civilians in the 'harrying of the north', an act of mass murdeer that was barbaric even by 11th century standards.

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The sacking of the North which was one of the worst atrocities in history and he's overrated. He only got lucky at Hastings.

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What skills did William Duke of Normandy have?

William duke of Normandy was a very stern and violent man . He wanted to keep his place he built castles around the place . He always liked to keep the poor in their place and made sure they did not come to the top . He is bad !


Was there a new king after the Battle of Hastings?

Edgar the Etheling. He reigned for two months after the Battle of Hastings until William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day.AnswerWilliam of Normandy of course. That's what the whole thing was about, wasn't it?


What good or bad decisions did William of Normandy make?

William of Normandy repeated an accident through when he was having a rough time such as he kept on shirring away and the Saxons kept following him he would slaughter them as they ran down the hill


Why was getting hit by an arrow in the eye so bad in 1066?

It was bad because the English King has died; Hadrada was killed in battle.Consequently, William of Normandy takes the throne. This was bad because, he wasn't English and he wasn't popular with England (Normandy is in France).Getting hit in the eye would disable you or kill you. No one's sure whether he got killed instantly or was disabled and then finished off.


Was William duke of Normandy kind to his part of the counntry?

I think that william was a good but bad king because he gave everyone some land but he was a bad king because Peasants had little freedom.They had to carry out lots of duties for the knights and to be loyal to William in return for pretection.

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Why did William duke of Normandy change his plan to sail in England in July?

Bad weather.


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All the bad things that happened to William of Normandy


What skills did William Duke of Normandy have?

William duke of Normandy was a very stern and violent man . He wanted to keep his place he built castles around the place . He always liked to keep the poor in their place and made sure they did not come to the top . He is bad !


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Was there a new king after the Battle of Hastings?

Edgar the Etheling. He reigned for two months after the Battle of Hastings until William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day.AnswerWilliam of Normandy of course. That's what the whole thing was about, wasn't it?


What good or bad decisions did William of Normandy make?

William of Normandy repeated an accident through when he was having a rough time such as he kept on shirring away and the Saxons kept following him he would slaughter them as they ran down the hill


What bad things did William kidd do?

William Kidd was a Scottish privateer turned pirate who was accused of piracy, including attacking ships and stealing cargo in the late 17th century. He was arrested and found guilty of piracy and murder, and ultimately executed by hanging in 1701.


How long was Harold godwinson the king of England?

Harold Godwinson also known as Harold Godwin died on 14th October and he was 44 years old.Harold had lots of bad luck during his battle after Stamford Bridge and coming to Battle againist William Duke of Normandy.


Why was getting hit by an arrow in the eye so bad in 1066?

It was bad because the English King has died; Hadrada was killed in battle.Consequently, William of Normandy takes the throne. This was bad because, he wasn't English and he wasn't popular with England (Normandy is in France).Getting hit in the eye would disable you or kill you. No one's sure whether he got killed instantly or was disabled and then finished off.


Was William duke of Normandy kind to his part of the counntry?

I think that william was a good but bad king because he gave everyone some land but he was a bad king because Peasants had little freedom.They had to carry out lots of duties for the knights and to be loyal to William in return for pretection.


Why invasion of Normandy delayed for 1 day?

Because of bad weather in the area.


During the invasion of Normandy what caused one day delay of the invasion?

bad weather