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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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Why is the bateaux tapestry not useful to historians?
It is from a Norman perspective ( which means it is biased)
seamstresses were not at the battle and were told what happened (the info passed on could be false)
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That is an extremely uninsightful, and incorrect, answer.
The Bayeaux tapestry is immensely useful to historians. First and most important, it shows us the Norman perspective of the battle, which has historical value in it sown right. Second, it contains subtle commentary by the embroiderers (who many historians believe were Saxon) in a series of tiny figures worked into the borders of the tapestry, ranging from mythological to satirical. They give us insight into the mindset of the people working on the piece. Lastly, the manner in which the tapestry has been interpreted down through the centuries offers insight into the values and historical perspective of each time period involved. There have been whole books written about that one aspect of the work.
To say that the piece has "no historical value" because the events it depicts may reflect the writer's (embroiderer's) cultural perspective is extremely simplistic, and presupposes that the historical record is normally accurate and pure. Josephus did not personally witness every event he recorded in ancient Rome, yet we consider his writings an important part of the historical record. even though we recognize his cultural bias. While the Bayeaux Tapestry is not a primary source, it is a valuable secondary source that offers historians a wealth of information on the world the Conquest took place in, as well as the event itself.
Stamford Bridge. As to Stamford Bridge being a lesser known location I think not. The least known location is Battle, the actual site of the battle of Hastings.
How did William the Conqueror help England to become a better place?
He certainly made it a more organised place to govern.
How big was Harold hardradas army?
King Harald hardhradi of Norway had an army of 15.000 men on 300 ships when he invaded England.
What was Harolds battle strategie in the Battle of Hastings?
He ordered his troops to form a shield wall on the top of a hill. However, his over-enthusiastic men broke ranks and charged down the hill towards the Normans. That is one of the reasons that the Saxons lost the battle of Hastings.
Where did Harold godwinson get buried?
Harold Godwinson died in the battle of Hastings in 1066. He was the son of the Earl of Wessex.
Harold was killed by an arrow in his eye.
It is also said that William, Duke of Normandy, sent four of his men to finish him off.
The first man rode up to Harold and stabbed his sword into Harold's shield and through into his chest. The second cut his head off. The third disemboweled him with a javelin (pulled his insides out) and the final one thought 'Well he's probably dead now, so why not hack his legs off?', and that's what he did.
Harold's body has not been fully recovered but some remains have been buried at Waltham Abbey, Waltham, Essex, England.
Really hope this helps.
Ducky ML
Which Anglo-saxon earls were left alive after the battle of Hastings?
After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, only a few Anglo-Saxon earls survived. Most notably, Earl Edwin of Mercia and Earl Morcar of Northumbria managed to escape. Others, like Earl Godwin's sons, also survived but fled or went into hiding as William the Conqueror solidified his control over England. The defeat at Hastings marked a significant turning point, leading to the decline of Anglo-Saxon noble power.
Was William the Conqueror's army weak?
William the Conqueror's army wasn't weak as he managed to take over other lands and they were well-equipped unlike other armies. This put him at advantage making him more powerful and strong.
What impact did William the Conqueror have on the evolution of parliament?
William the conquerorimpacted the evolution of Parliament by centralizing feudalism. He also had sherrifs and castles.
In medieval times, they were seige engines, primarily for knocking down walls but also used to hurl fireballs.
Why don't the soldiers in the battle of hastings remove the arrows from their shields?
why dont the soldiers remove the arrows from their shields
How well did William the Conqueror get on with the church?
Yes he did, they kept having arguements about who was more important. The church influecened England a lot since people were very religious.
How many warriors did Harold have?
he had around 1500 men i think im not sure == At the Battle of Stamford Bridge, King Harold commanded an army of around 7,000 . At the Battle of Hastings, King Harold's army numbered 7,500, of which 2,000 were is elite Housecarls and 5,500 were fyrd.
Do English people eat fish and chips?
No because fish is a living thing so it can not be made but chips is british.
In what year did William of orange land in England?
William of Orange landed in England in 1688 and was the event that caused the Glorious Revolution.
How did the Battle of Hastings change England's religion?
It didn't, Christianity was practised in England long before 1066. Religion was probably the only thing that did not change after the Battle of Hastings.
Who was king before Charles 1?
Queen Anne was the Monarch before King George ruling from 1702 - 1714. But the King that was before George I was William III who ruled between 1689 - 1702.
There were six King Georges (of England) The last one George the Sixth (the present Queen's father) who was preceded by his brother - Edward the eighth - Who was preceded by "George the Fifth" who was their father and the present Queen's grandfather.
I suspect the question related to the last King George (the present Queen's father), but the first to answer quite reasonably assumed it meant the one who never had a regnal (ordinal) number (the number after his name) until another George came to the throne. The first Queen Elizabeth was not known as Elizabeth the first until the present Queen came to the throne and Queen Victoria will have no regnal number unless there is ever another Queen Victoria.
What caused King David's death?
The cause of death was old age. He lived to be 110 years old.
Many say it was 70 years old but that does not seem old where did you get 110 from?
When did William the conquerer rule the European empire?
1066 CE. William the Conqueror invades England and asserts his right to the English throne at the Battle of Hastings. The Norman Conquest fuses French and English cultures because William is both the King of England and the Duke of Normandy
An Oath of Fealty is when one person pledges allegiance to another person.
The medieval oath of fealty is when a vassal swears loyalty to a lord.
The Oath of Fealty was sworn during a solemn ceremony necessitating an act of homage. The vassal would appear before the lord bareheaded and without and weapons. The vassal would then kneel before the lord, clasping his hands as in prayer which he would stretch outward towards his lord. This position signified total submission. The vassal then swore the Oath of Fealty. The lord would then take the hands of the vassal and announce his acceptance.
