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William the Conqueror became King of England but was not popular at first because .?
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∙ 6y agoWilliam the Conqueror became King of England but was not popular at first because _______.
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Was William the Conqueror successful?
william the conqueror was relatively popular with the English. They actually preferred him to some of the English ones! But, saying that the amount of times he was dissed and abused were plentiful, but with his money and good battling skills and most of all kindness towards his people, the English grew onto him and respected his ways as an english king.
What is a popular full name in England for a boy?
Robert or William
Which author wrote a popular play that is often considered a disguised criticism of England's imperialist activities?
the tempest
How was William the Conqueror ruthless?
Who says he was? William was not popular with the Saxon people he had conquered, but what conquerer is? William brought considerable order and structure to England and stopped the Viking raids which had been plaguing the country for centuries. So, you could argue that he brought peace rather than brutality to the country. I have no record of him being any more brutal than any monarch of that age. Conquest is a brutal businesses. William's reputation for brutality stemmed from his response to uprisings in England after the conquest, where he laid whole sections of England to waste. Overall, William was not noted for brutality, at least not any more than other kings of the age. More than anything, William was calculating and a pragmatist. This type of response was the most practical and efficient way to bring England under his control. He had to gain respect and control. This was the only way he could think of doing it.
Why is messiah so popular in England and America today?
because
What is the meaning of the surname Wilson?
The surname Wilson has more than seventy Coats of Arms to its name. Wilson is of early medieval English origin and recorded throughout the British Isles. It means a son or relation of Will, a nickname for William. The name was introduced into England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. William soon became the most popular given name in England. One of the earliest emigrant to the New World was John Wilson, recorded in Virginia in 1623. Sir Robert Thomas Wilson, general and governor of Gibraltar, in 1801 received the rank of baron of the Holy Roman Empire.
Why was Gothic genre was so popular in Victorian England?
because victorians liked it
Who are some of the historical figures featured in Badass by Ben Thompson?
There are a vast array of historical figures that are featured in this popular publication. Notable figures include, for example, William the Conqueror, General George S. Patton, and Napoleon Bonaparte.
Why is the Easter bunny more popular in England than France?
Because of the their strong culture.
Why was elizabeth called good queen bess?
Because she was the most popular queen of England
What is the most popular sport in England in England?
It is football because there are loads of stadiums And Wolverhampton Wanderers is the best Or go to Google or Yahoo
Were there slaves in new England colonies?
Yes there were slaves in the New England States, but they weren't as popular as they were in the south because they were less profitable in the North because of winter accommodations and thing of that sort.
