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What could Harold Godwinson not control?
The fact that William the Conqueror and Harald Hardrada were invading England.
Who was the last viking ruler?
Depends where of. You could argue that William the Conqueror and his descendents were Viking rulers.
Who did William fight in the Battle of Hastings?
William faught harold godwinson and the saxons in 1066
Was William the Conqueror violence justified?
William wanted to become King of England, the only way of achieving that goal was to be violent towards his enemies or they would have killed him. He could have stayed in Normandy, but he could not become king if he did.
Why did William the Conqueror build castles?
The main reason William the Conqueror built castles in England was so that he could control rebellions, keep his people safe, and for places to live in. Also, he built them as bases for tax collection.
The Domesday Book was used by William the Conqueror to .?
King William created the Domesday Book to determine the value of the property of England. He wanted to know how much taxes he could collect from his newly conquered land. It gives us the one picture of the way common people lived in Europe during that period. The Domesday Book was used by William to Conqueror to create a system of taxation for England.
Why did William the Conqueror create Britain?
because he was bored and because he could
How did William the Conqueror use castles to conquer England?
William the conqueror use castles to control England because the castles shown power and defence. After the Harrying of the North, no one dared to attack the castles because they were to afraid. Also, the Churches were the biggest buildings so when William built the castles that were bigger than churches the people were amazed!
Was William the Conqueror a enemy to the vikings?
William the Conqueror was not primarily an enemy of the Vikings, as he himself was a descendant of Viking settlers in Normandy. However, his conquests in England and subsequent rule could be viewed as part of the larger historical context of Viking influence and settlement in the region. The Norman Conquest in 1066 marked a shift in power dynamics in England, but it did not directly position William against the Vikings, as they had largely settled and assimilated into European culture by that time.
Why shouldn't William the Conqueror invade England?
William the Conqueror shouldn't invade England because it could lead to significant loss of life and resources for both his forces and the English population. Additionally, a failed invasion might weaken his position in Normandy and embolden rival factions. The potential for strong resistance from the English, coupled with the logistical challenges of mounting a successful campaign across the English Channel, could ultimately jeopardize his ambitions and stability in his own territories.
Did King Edward promice that Harold Godwinson could have the throne?
No, he promised William Duke of Normandy to be king. sadly no one cared and Harold became king anyway!! That is unfair. William later became William the conquer and conquered England!
Who was the Vikings ruler?
Depends where of. You could argue that William the Conqueror and his descendents were Viking rulers.
