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Why did England want to rule France in the Hundred Years War?
In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy invaded England, and took the English crown - so he had control over both England and parts of France.The French King demanded that the English King swear fealty to him (he technically had a right to ask for this because of the land controlled in France, but it was very insulting to ask a King to do this).This old tension was the background for the 100 years war - and why England felt that it had a right to rule France.
What were they fighting over in the hundred year war?
The French throne. The Plantagenet house of England had claims to the throne of France back to William the Conqueror of Normandy. The Norman Dukes who later became Kings of England were bound to swear fealty to the French King - and when they had gained England and become more powerful than France it was seen as humiliating for them to continue to swear fealty. And so the Hundred Years War began with the French House of Valois and the English House of Plantagenet both claiming the throne of France.
Was haiti ruled by France in the early years?
yes they were... haiti is a french speaking country. hence they were ruled by france.
The Hundred Years' War was a struggle between?
the answer is France and England
Is the seve years war the same as the French and Indian War?
The British called the war The French and Indian War because that's who they were fighting against (The French and their Indian allies).The French called it the Seven Years' war because it was originally supposed to last seven years, but it continued on to be nine.The difference is the French & Indian war was between Britain & France in the US and the Seven Years War was a separate conflict fought in Germany and central Europe between Prussia and a coalition headed by Austria, France, and Russia.The link being France. And France loses in both battles.Read more: seven-years-war
Where in France did the Vikings occupy for 160 years?
The Vikings conquered the French Province of Normandy.
How did the Normandy invasion start?
the motive of the Normandy invasion was to liberate the french from the nazi Germans who had invaded years before
Is there a language for Normandy?
Yes, it is Norman French, a bit like old French spoken 200 years ago.
Is William the Bastard French?
Duke William of Normandy, William the Bastard, was Norman French. These were descendents of Vikings who had invaded Normandy some years before and although they adopted the French language, still lived by the customs of the Vikings.
What was the language of France during World War 2?
The language of france for at least the past 500 years is French.
What was Christian's childhood like?
Christian Dior is the name of a French designer, founder of one of the most important fashion houses. He was born in the Coast of Normandy, France. When he was five years old, his family moved to Paris. He was always interested in art and drawing.
What was Christians's childhood like?
Christian Dior is the name of a French designer, founder of one of the most important fashion houses. He was born in the Coast of Normandy, France. When he was five years old, his family moved to Paris. He was always interested in art and drawing.
Do you have to be born in France to be president of France?
It's not an obligation to be born in France to be president. However, you have to be of French nationality.
The president of France is elected for how many years?
the French president is elected for five years.
Why did England want to rule France in the Hundred Years War?
In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy invaded England, and took the English crown - so he had control over both England and parts of France.The French King demanded that the English King swear fealty to him (he technically had a right to ask for this because of the land controlled in France, but it was very insulting to ask a King to do this).This old tension was the background for the 100 years war - and why England felt that it had a right to rule France.
What were they fighting over in the hundred year war?
The French throne. The Plantagenet house of England had claims to the throne of France back to William the Conqueror of Normandy. The Norman Dukes who later became Kings of England were bound to swear fealty to the French King - and when they had gained England and become more powerful than France it was seen as humiliating for them to continue to swear fealty. And so the Hundred Years War began with the French House of Valois and the English House of Plantagenet both claiming the throne of France.
Why are there no kings or queens in France?
The French monarchy was abolished in the French Revolution about 200 years ago.
