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He was a foreigner, he rode around killing people and worse still, he burnt their crops and killed their stock so they starved during the winter.
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King William's March to London in 1066?
William marched to London, passing through important towns like Dover and Canterbury on the way. There was a castle of English soldiers at Dover which he needed to defeat.
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
How did William of Normandy get the English people to want him to be king?
he conquered it, didnt ask anyone
Who was English king that was defeated at the battle of hastings in 1066?
Harold was defeated by William the conqueror.
Who was fighting who in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans (French) were fighting the Anglo-saxons (English)
Was William the conquer the first king William?
Yes he was- he was William I, and founded the English Plantagenent dynasty.
Who was the English king who liked dance?
william 11
Who is regarded as the most hated king in English history?
William duke of Normandy is the most hated king in English history
Was William afraid that the English will take him as there king?
no he wanted to be king so he attacked England and became king
Who became English King in 1066?
William, Duke of Normandy
What are the problems that William faced when he conquered England?
William had many problems. Even though he was king ,people didn't treated him as one. The English didn't like that their old king was killed and someone from Normandy had crowned himself king. Many English people didn't follow his rules,so William had to controll his people. Also many people started rebelling against William,so William had to find some ways to stop the riots.
When did William introduce concentric castles?
At the time of William. He was king of the English from 1066-1069 so around then.
What was William the Conqueror's claim on the English throne?
His relative to King Edward.
Why was William Duke of Normandy tough on the English?
He wanted to be king and There was no other way but to kill king Harold.
Was there a Queen Adelaide on the English throne?
Adelaide was the wife of King William IV. He was king she was his queen consort, so she was not "on the throne". She was queen only because she married William. By the way, it is the British throne not the English throne.
Why did they fight in the Battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 when the old English king died, claiming the crown of England had been promised to him. The new English King Harold II met him on the coast to prevent him invading but William's men beat Harold's and William proclaimed himself king.
King William's March to London in 1066?
William marched to London, passing through important towns like Dover and Canterbury on the way. There was a castle of English soldiers at Dover which he needed to defeat.
