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Why would William the Conqueror make a good king after Edward?
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∙ 11y ago
He wouldnt. He made a very poor king, and was famous for how badly he treated the English, for instance in the Harrowing of the North. On his deathbed he admitted as much, saying "'I have cruelly oppressed them and ... killed innumerable multitudes by famine or the sword".
Resistance to Norman rule was widespread - another English king was crowned, and Hereward the Wake waged guerilla war against them in East Anglia, with the aid of England's ally Denmark, for a generation - while even after the harrowing, the north was never fully subjugated.
William was so despised that two centuries after, at the battle of Crecy - king Edward the third flew the White Dragon (Huitdraka) Banner as his battle standard - the banner of the king who fought William at Hastings.
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What type of leader was William the Conqueror?
He was a very good leader
How was William the conqueror successful?
By right of conquest: After the death of Edward the confessor, there were 3 candidates for king : Harold II, Harald Hardrada and William the conqueror. As Harold was Edward's brother-in-law, he became king. William and Harald were annoyed. They both set about gathering there own armies. Harald arrived first in the north. He was beaten by Harold. But while this was happening William arrived in the south, Hastings to be exact. By the time Harold's troops reached Hastings, his army was weak. They were fighting a losing battle. They retreated up the hill and Harold was killed. William became king on Christmas day.
What were William the Conqueror's qualities?
William the Conqueror was a very clever man, building castles all over England. He was also a tough, brave, inspirational and religious person. William was known for his good qualities but also had a few bad ones. He was a very vicious man, involved in a lot of battles, and killed millions of people.
Did William the Conqueror stay friends with the pope and why?
Yes because every one wanted to now him so they stayed good friends with him
What are 5 good things about William the Conqueror?
I can think of one, he had experience as before he won the battle of Hastings (1066) he had been Duke Of Normandy so was good at making decisions! I Need another answer too :/
Was William the Conqueror a good king?
No.
Was William the Conqueror a good leader?
yes
Why is William the Conqueror so good?
William the Conqueror took England from the Danes in the Norman Conquest and established the English kingdom.
What good things did William the Conqueror do when he was king?
yes
What kind of man was William the Conqueror?
a good one lol xx
What type of leader was William the Conqueror?
He was a very good leader
What were William the Conqueror's weaknesses?
he was very good at battle strategies and tricking his opponent.
What were William the Conqueror's weakness?
he was very good at battle strategies and tricking his opponent.
Who would win in a war with calvary Alexander the great or William the conqueror?
William the conquerer would win because he had better weapons and armor. Also he had tons of archers while Alexander the Great only had a good infantry.
How was William the conqueror successful?
By right of conquest: After the death of Edward the confessor, there were 3 candidates for king : Harold II, Harald Hardrada and William the conqueror. As Harold was Edward's brother-in-law, he became king. William and Harald were annoyed. They both set about gathering there own armies. Harald arrived first in the north. He was beaten by Harold. But while this was happening William arrived in the south, Hastings to be exact. By the time Harold's troops reached Hastings, his army was weak. They were fighting a losing battle. They retreated up the hill and Harold was killed. William became king on Christmas day.
Why was William the Conqueror a bad king?
In my opinion i don't think William Was a bad king he was actually quite good hoped this helped :D
Why was king william the conqueror bad?
In my opinion i don't think William Was a bad king he was actually quite good hoped this helped :D
