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The Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England and took place at Senlac Hill, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.

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Who was Anglo-Saxon England conquered by in 1066?

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Anglo-Saxon England was conquered by William, Duke of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror.

What were the names of Harald Hadrada children?

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Harald Hardrada had two daughters named Ingegerd and Maria.

Was Edgar the atheling British?

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Yes, Edgar the Atheling was a member of the British royal family. He was the grandson of King Edmund Ironside and great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edgar was briefly proclaimed as king in 1066 but was quickly overthrown by William the Conqueror.

Where did the Normans leave from to invade England?

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The Normans, led by William the Conqueror, left from Normandy, a region in modern-day France, to invade England in 1066. They crossed the English Channel and landed in the southern part of England, marking the beginning of the Norman Conquest.

Did bishop odo pay for the bayeux tapestry?

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There is no concrete evidence to definitively prove that Bishop Odo paid for the Bayeux Tapestry. However, it is widely believed that Odo, who was the half-brother of William the Conqueror and played a significant role in the Norman Conquest, likely commissioned the tapestry. It is possible that he provided the resources or patronage needed for its creation, but the exact details remain uncertain.

What was the promises made to Duke William II?

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There is not enough context provided to accurately answer the question. Duke William II of where? And what specific promises are being referred to?

When did Harald Wehlnor die?

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Harald Wehlnor died on April 18, 1962, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Where was Harold earl of wessex buried?

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Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, was reportedly buried at Waltham Abbey in Essex, England. However, the exact location of his burial is uncertain and there are also claims that he was buried at Bosham in West Sussex or at St. Clement's Church in Hastings.

Did Edward the Confessor fight in the battle of Hastings?

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No, Edward the Confessor did not fight in the Battle of Hastings. He had died earlier in 1066, and the battle was fought in October of that year between the forces of William the Conqueror and Harold II of England.

How much is a child?

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you should never even think about selling your child you horrible person!!!!!

if you think this then maybe you should get some help!! (or counselling)

sorry if this was not what you meant

love YOUR CHILD'S guardian angel...

NOT YOURS!!!X

A sentence using the word contender?

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No earnest soul can pass through this world without being called upon to contend earnestly for the faith.

Why should Edgar atheling should not be king?

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because he was too young Evan though he was the closest blood relative.

What was William of Normandy's strengths?

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It is generally reckoned that the Norman army numbered around 7000 men plus provisioners and horses.

When did William become king of England?

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William I, known as William the Conqueror, was king of England from 1066 to 1087.

The speed limt on a highway is usually 106.6 h or 29 s What is the answer to the blanks?

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The speed limit on the highway is usually 55 m/h which is equal to 106.6/h or

29/s

Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be king of England?

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This was Sven Forkbeard (died 1014). Sven Forkbeard conquered Norway in 999 and began the conquest of England in 991 which Canute II. the Great of Denmark completed, he was crowned King of England in 1017. Norway could expulse the Danish intruders after the death of Sven. England elected an own king after the Danish reign end in 1042, it was Edward the Confessor (1012-1066) who was declared Saint in 1161 by Pope Alexander III..

Orlando Bandinelli from Siena was teacher of law in Bologna when he was appointed Cardinal in 1153 and Chancellor of the Roman Church in 1156. As such he was an influential counsellor of Hadrian IV.. At the election of the successor the Cardinal assembly could not agree on a common choice, the anti-imperial majority voted for Orlando on 07.09.1159 who called himself Alexander III., the minority of Emperor supporters voted for Octavian who acted as Counter-Pope Victor IV. until 1164. The schism was continued with the Counter-Popes Paschalis III., Calixtus III. and Innozenz III. until 1180. Alexander's pontificate was determined by the struggle with his counter-papal opponents who were positioned by Emperor Barbarossa. After Alexander could defeat Barbarossa in the Battle of Legnano in 1176 by support of the Lombardy urban alliance Barbarossa dropped Calixtus III., in the peace treaty of Venice in 1177 Friedrich I. refrained from occupying Church property. The Lateran Concilium of 1179 determined that for a valid Pope election a two third majority would be imperative. Furthermore the French Waldensians, Catharians and Albigensians were condemned and Sanctification was declared an exclusive papal privilege. During the pontificate of Alexander also the severe conflict with the English National Church took place. Alexander had supported Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in his cathedral in 1170 and Sanctified by the Pope in the same year. Alexander III., one of the most powerful medieval Popes, died on 30.08.1181.

Did the noblewomen live in castles?

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Some ladies, even queens, lived in castles, though I doubt many liked it. Castles were forts, for the most part, and they were usually not nice places to live.

After William the Conqueror took England, there was a period of unrest that lasted for quite a few years. Members of the nobility often lived in castles during this period for their own protection. Later, as things settled down, many moved to manor houses, which were more comfortable.

King Edward II was born in a castle that was under construction in Wales. His father had taken Wales, and was building a series of great castles to protect his interests from rebellion. The fact that Queen Eleanor was living there was entirely due to these efforts.

Some castles had fairly comfortable apartments in them for their lords, and some noble families continued to live in castles. Apart from the inconvenience, however, castles were also very expensive to maintain. Also, some castles were really just fortified manor houses, and these were easier to deal with.

How and why did castles change between 1066 and 1600?

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because they looked like bumble bees in the 1500's

When did the Normans conquer England?

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Diarmuid McMorrough, a former king of Ireland, who wanted help to get his throne back, in 1169.

What were Norman castles built for?

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When william the conquerer conquered england he introduced castles from france, he used them to try and control the english, as a symbol of power, somewhere safe to keep an eye on people, somewhere for prisoners, somewhere where his soldiers could retreat to if they were under attack. first wooden motte and bailey castles were built as a tempory measure, and where then developed into stone castles, which were stronger and more long lasting, as you can see they still last today.

How many towns in England?

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England has approximately 1500 towns; Wales about 200; Scotland about 250, and Northern Ireland about 40. So the total for the UK is about 2000.

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How did William the Conquerer take control over England?

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William the Conquerer controled Britain by setting up lots of Motte and Bailey castles around the Countory. Each castle was controlled by one of his trusted barons. Lots of the Motte and Bailey castles later turned into stone castles.

He succeeded in controlling England as it stroke fear into Englishmen. Despite all this, there were still many rebelliens.

Where did the Normans land in England?

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The Normans started building castles straight away after winning the Battle of Hastings, starting with one at Hastings itself. Then others sprang up such as the one at Tonbridge in Kent. These early castles were wooden structures perched on top of an artificial mound called a motte and surrounded by a ditch filled with water and a rampart enclosing a courtyard or bailey. Later castles, made of stone, were built all over England, but especially in the Welsh border country where the local population were troublesome. Here were built the massive Chepstow, Pembroke, Caerphilly, Cardiff and Kidwelly castles - all still standing today.