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How did William the Conqueror and Henry the second strengthen English royal power?
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they forced feudal lords to swore allegiance to them and try to gain higher authority over the churches.
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Who defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William the Second of Normandy defeated King Harold the Second of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. The battle occurred in October 1066 and Harold was killed.
Who reigned after William the Conqueror?
William the Conqeuror was another heir to the throne (and so was Harold). William was from Normandy and he sailed to England to claim the throne. Harold was elected to be the next king by the nobles, but William insisted he was the next rightful king because he was a relative. At the battle of Hastings, it was the major turning point and William became king.
Are William Wallace and William the Conqueror the same people?
No they aren't. William Wallace was a Scot who fought for the freedom of Scotland from England and Edward Longshanks starting in 1297. He was the second of three sons of Sir Malcolm Wallace of Elderslie. His early education came from a uncle who was a priest of Dunipace. In 1298 Edward invaded Scotland with 88,000 men and Wallace fought him at Falkirk on July 22 where his infantry was shot down by the English. Wallace was arrested on August 3, 1305 and taken to London where he was hanged, drawn, beheaded, and quartered. William the Conqueror was born at Falaise and was the bastard son of Robert III, Duke of Normandy. He became duke when is father died in 1035. In 1064 Harold came to William's court to promise him the English crown upon the death of Edward. However when Edward died in 1066 Harold took the crown for himself so William claimed the crown and went to the pope to be approved. The pope approved it and on Oct. 14, 1066 William defeated Harold at Hastings and William was crowned December 25.
The second caliph who became the leader of Muslims after the death of Muhammad Islams greatest conqueror?
Umar (omar)
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Who defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William the Second of Normandy defeated King Harold the Second of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. The battle occurred in October 1066 and Harold was killed.
Who reigned after William the Conqueror?
William the Conqeuror was another heir to the throne (and so was Harold). William was from Normandy and he sailed to England to claim the throne. Harold was elected to be the next king by the nobles, but William insisted he was the next rightful king because he was a relative. At the battle of Hastings, it was the major turning point and William became king.
Which Greek conqueror from Macedonia was son of Phillip the Second?
Alexander the Great.
Who Is William the Second?
William the second is the son of William the first.
What was the second book printed in English?
The second book printed in English was "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye" by William Caxton, printed in 1473.
Are William Wallace and William the Conqueror the same people?
No they aren't. William Wallace was a Scot who fought for the freedom of Scotland from England and Edward Longshanks starting in 1297. He was the second of three sons of Sir Malcolm Wallace of Elderslie. His early education came from a uncle who was a priest of Dunipace. In 1298 Edward invaded Scotland with 88,000 men and Wallace fought him at Falkirk on July 22 where his infantry was shot down by the English. Wallace was arrested on August 3, 1305 and taken to London where he was hanged, drawn, beheaded, and quartered. William the Conqueror was born at Falaise and was the bastard son of Robert III, Duke of Normandy. He became duke when is father died in 1035. In 1064 Harold came to William's court to promise him the English crown upon the death of Edward. However when Edward died in 1066 Harold took the crown for himself so William claimed the crown and went to the pope to be approved. The pope approved it and on Oct. 14, 1066 William defeated Harold at Hastings and William was crowned December 25.
Who exactly was William Hodges?
The artist William Hodges was best known as an English painter. He was a member of James Cook's second voyage and was known for his sketches and paintings of the places he visited.
Who is the third in line for the English throne?
Prince George, son of Prince William. Prince William, now second in line, is the son of Crown Prince Charles who is first in line.
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The second caliph who became the leader of Muslims after the death of Muhammad Islams greatest conqueror?
Umar (omar)
What were the three goals Athens and Pericles wanted to accomplish?
Pericles had three goals for Athens. The first was to strengthen democracy. The second was to expand the empire. The third was to beautify Athens.
What was William the Conquerors second name?
William The Bastard, he was illegitimate.
