Norman preparations for invasion in 1066
I can describe how the Normans prepared for invasion in 1066.
Norman preparations for invasion in 1066
I can describe how the Normans prepared for invasion in 1066.
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Key learning points
- William's decision to invade England followed the news that Harold had been crowned king.
- William gained Pope Alexander II's support for his invasion, and was given a papal banner.
- The pope's support and the promise of land and wealth from England convinced Norman barons to join the invasion.
- Constructing the Norman fleet and gathering and supplying the Norman army was an impressive achievement.
- William's preparations were upset by bad weather and a near-disastrous first attempt at crossing the Channel.
Keywords
Oath - an oath was a very serious promise made on a holy item
Papal banner - a papal banner was a symbol from the pope showing his support for something
Baron - in medieval society, barons were men who the monarch had granted land to directly
Common misconception
William barons had to do what he said because of feudalism.
Feudalism in Normandy was not as strict as it would be in Norman England, and the barons also argued that their promises to obey William were for Normandy - they didn't extend across the Channel to England.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
number of days a fyrd could be called out for
number of ships in Hardrada's invasion fleet
number of men in Hardrada's invasion army
likely number of men defending the southern coast in 1066
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a very serious promise made on a holy item
a symbol from the pope showing his support for something
men who the monarch had granted land to directly
when an army/country uses force to go into a country and take control