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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 succeded king Harold godwinson?
William the Conqueror, upon Harold death at the Battle of Hastings.
What did a soldier wear in 1066 you a picture of a soldier in 1066?
On foot they wore a heavy chain mail, a metal helmet, rough leather boots, and carried a pike and shield. If they were on horseback, they wore heavy plate armor and heavy metal helmet and carried a pike , sword, and shield.
They didn't really, the current Queen is descended from them. They just dropped their links with Normandy and took new family names. The Queen does not descend from the Norman Kings as her family are German and they came to Britain several centuries after the end of the Norman dynasty. The dynasty that followed the Normans were the Plantagenets who were not only Kings of England but Dukes of Anjou. They kept their lands and their name.
Reply to above: The Queen does descend from the Norman Kings. Her ancestor the Hanover monarch George I (German) only came to the throne because he was descended from the first Stuart James I (Scottish), who came to the throne because he was descended from the first Tudor Henry VII (Welsh), who only came to the throne because he was descended from John of Gaunt, the son of the Plantagenet Edward III who was the great-great-great-great-great-great-grandson of William the Conqueror (Norman).
Why did England need a new king?
England needed a new King because Edward the Confessor, the king of England died.
What opportunities and conflicts emerged as Americans moved westward?
as i would say for a better future you must know your past a conflict of settle ling west was that you had problems with the natives who lived there a opportunities were that more land, resources, and you can start a new life
What did Harold godwin lie about?
It is often written that Harold Godwinson lied to William of Normandy when he promised to support his claim to the English throne.
The actual circumstances are that Harold promised under duress, which made that promise null and void.
This is the same as confessing to a crime under torture, it doesn't mean a thing!
What animals pulled the Anglo Saxons carts?
These were usually oxen, though occasionally cows were used. Donkeys were used for pulling small loads.
Horses were hardly ever used as draught animals, their use being reserved for military purposes or for riding by the nobility & gentry. Only the upper classes, or wealthy merchants, owned or rode horses as a rule- to have a horse was a sign of social status.
Oxen were also used for agricultural purposes, to draw ploughs and harrows or to power milling machinery. Their use died out in England in Victorian times, though they are still widely used in rural France.
Have any artifacts been found at the battle site of hastings?
Yes there is! It is viewable at Battle Museum in the main high street in Battle. It is a throwing axe (possibly belonging to a member of the Fyrd) dating from the 11th century. The axe was found in a garden in Marley Lane. This lane is one of the main roads heading out of Battle east towards the A421. It was discovered in the 1950s and at first thought to be of medieval origin. However, later tests indicated a date in late Anglo Saxon England (1000-1100). Marley Lane fits well into the generally accepted 'retreat line' taken by remnants of the retreating English army. The Museum curator suggested a possible link with the famous 'Malfosse' incident, 'Malfosse' meaning 'Evil Ditch' in Norman French. This is the famous sting in the tail in which a group of Englishman rallied in the gathering gloom in a nearby gulley or ravine. Malfosse has never been definitively identified and several sites are speculated. One proposed site lies along the A421 near Whatlington. A steep sweeping lane diverts from the main highway beneath trees and hedegrows. The village of Whatlington was a manor belonging to King Harold in 1066. The Housecarl's would therefore have been very familiar with the area-certainly his senior bodyguards- and a strategic ambush by a scartch force of English late in the day is conceivable. However Malfosse is a highly contentious subject as any internet search will reveal and 3 or 4 sites are argued over! The axe by the way can still be seen today at the Battle Museum. They are an extremely friendly and well informed team there and will be happy to give you the story and all the suggested Malfosse information.
Only if you are born within seconds of a surpassing comet equal to 3,400 cubits in size. Even then, your odds are slim, my friend.
William Tell the musician was born in February, 1980. No one knows when the mythical William Tell lived, the one who shot an apple off his son's head.
Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?
Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
Yes, he took time to invade England and he had more weapons like, Crossbows which were very powerfull. they had crossbows called Longbows which could shoo 20 - 30 minutes.
What was a viking battle axe used for?
Only cutting in meat, bones and other bodily material and fluids. Never! Never cut in wood!
The real viking battle axe is only 5 mm. thick in the midle of the blade. The whole head weights only aprox. 1 pound !
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John The Conquerer is a figure in African-American mythology, about a slave who was an African prince and survived slavery with his head held high and his spirit unbroken. Some claim he escaped and went back to Africa, others claim he either did or did not escape physically but his spirit still resides in the US.
he's lent his name to a series of roots used in traditional US black folk medicine/magic generally called John The Conquerer root.
this root has powers (in the folk medicine way of thinking) similar to the Chinese use of rhino horn in their traditional medicine, and others besides.
John The Conquerer and his root was a favorite subject of US blues musicians, which were almost exclusively black/African-American in the early and middle years of the genre.
he's also been confused and conflated with the African incarnation of the mythical Prester John, who was alternately a legendary African or Asian Christian prince living slightly beyond the reach/knowledge of the Western Christian powers but would supposedly come one day to deliver the Christian faith, either in a time of crisis or by generally expelling the Muslims from the Holy Land.
How did the Normans change England after the Battle of Hastings?
In 1066 after the battle of Hastings England changed a lot. Here are some of the things that changed:
The feudal system did not change entirely but a few changes were made. The king was most important, he owned all the land and he gave some land to the lords and barons. The lords and barons gave land to the knights. The knights gave land to the peasants whereas before the knights weren't as important.
The ruling class definitely changed completely as William the conqueror replaced Harold Godwineson. The English barons and lords were replaced by Norman barons and lords but William let some English lords and barons keep their land if they promised to stay loyal.
As the English lords and barons were replaced by French lords and barons some French food and drink was imported into the country. The foods included wine and cheeses like brie and blue cheese but it was so exclusive only the wealthy could afford it while peasants still lived on soup.
The Norman barons and lords spoke French while English barons and lords spoke English but most peasants and knights also spoke English so the whole language didn't change but a few French words were incorporated into the language. Words like table, centre, dance, engage.
Financially England changed when William introduced the domesday survey in 1085. William sent men all over England to each shire to find out what or how much each landholder had in land and livestock, and what it was worth. William ordered that a book be made containing information on who owned what throughout the country. This book would also tell him who owed him what in tax.
It was built during the reign of Henry II. The architect was Maurice the Engineer, that is to say, of the first stronghold. It was extended over the centuries. So, to answer the question: there was not one builder of the Dover Castle.
What is the medieval calendar in 1066?
The medieval calendar served as a map of the Church year. While following the method of the Roman calendar in determining dates, it also listed saints' days and other religious feasts and recorded the phases of the moon.
Is the Bayeux Tapestry realistic?
The Bayeux Tapestry tells a medieval story, scene by scene, so yes, you could say it is realistic.
Would a Harold altman artist proof be worth more than a Harold altman print?
You can ask my brother Toby. I am Harold Altman's son, Eli but he knows more about the buisness than I do. Go to haroldaltman.com and you'll find my brother's email there. Take Care!
What year did William of Normandy become the English king?
1066 on Christmas day at Westminster by Aldred an archbishop of York
Source:
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/royalty/kingw.html
