William The Conqueror

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Topics:

Title Page

Who was William The Conqueror, and what did he do?

What lands did he hold and where did he travel?

What was his Significance?

Where and When were his famous battles?

Bibliography

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Who and WhatWilliam the First, more commonly know as “William the Conqueror”, was the first Norman King of England (1066-1087)

He was born sometime in 1028 and died on September the 9th, 1087

Descended from Viking Raiders , he was made Duke of Normandy in 1035

After settling a long civil war in Normandy, in 1066 he launched the campaign to rule England

His later life was marked by difficulties with his elder son, and his struggles to consolidate his hold of England

Initiated the Domesday book, a recording of all the holdings of the Lords and Ladies of his Kingdom, and the land taxes they paid. (The first census and the precursor to our modern day tax system.)

A Quick Glance At His Life

Unifies Normandy – 1028 - 1060

Battle of Hastings – (Wins Crown) 9th September, 1066

Quells Local Rebellions – 1066 - 1075

Returns Home –1075 to 1087

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Famous Fights: When and Where

William was given his nickname for a reason; he was a very fierce fighter.

Some of his famous battles include:• The Battle For Hastings (14th of October 1066, In what is

now East Sussex, for control of England)• Siege of Mantes (9th of September 1087, near Rouen in

France, in the fight against Phillip I, King of France)• The Gysha Rebellion (1067, in Northern England, fighting

the mother of Harold I, former King of England)• The Rebellion Heraward the Wake (1071, in Northern

England, fighting a local revolt over his (King William’s) rule.

• The Revolt of the Earls (1075, all over England, an uprising over King William not granting an Earl and Duchess permission to Marry)

William’s Monetary

Standard - English Shillings

Tapestry of HastingsWilliam Riding Into Battle Against Harold I

SignificanceAs the only son Duke Robert of Normandy, he succeed his father at the age of 7, becoming the youngest ruler of Norway in recorded history

Held a Christian faith and founded many monasteries and parishes for the poor (His Churches helped feed and foster the younger peasants) - (Social Services)

He was the first man to unite all of the houses of Normandy in war, through the campaign for England

He created the first “United Kingdom” by successfully invading Scotland and Wales, and forcing them to swear fealty to his crown

Built a very durable social and economic structure, that in some parts, survives today (e.g: Domesday Book, Local Councils, Standard Currency (Coins) etc…)

Bibliography Web Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_the_Conqueror

http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/hereward-the-wake.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereward_the_Wake

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolt_of_the_Earls

http://www.thenagain.info/webchron/westeurope/hastings.html

Books:

Horrible Histories - Stormin’ Normans: By Terry Deary and Martin Brown

William Says Thank-you!

William and I both sincerely hope you have learned a little bit about his amazing life through this PowerPoint.If you have any questions, email me at: willchoy00@gmail.com

Lc secge þē þancas and Wes hāl!(Thanks and Goodbye!)