The Norman dynasty (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards

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The Norman dynasty
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When was earls' revolt defeated?

1075

William I's death: date & cause

1087, Battle of Mantes injuries

Robert's inheritance

Duchy of Normandy

William Rufus's inheritance

England

Henry's inheritance

Substantial sum of money, no land

Date of Odo's rebellion

1088

Odo of Bayeux's relation to William I

Half-brother

Significance of Odo's rebellion

Most serious challenge to Norman rule since conquest

Feudal system key principle

King maintained direct ownership of all land

William Rufus's death date

August 1100

Date of Battle of Tinchebray

1106

Battle of Tinchebray outcome

Henry defeated Robert, reunited England & Normandy

Lanfranc's role in 1087

Archbishop of Canterbury who crowned & supported William Rufus

William Rufus coronation date

27 September 1087

Problem from divided inheritance

Barons with lands in both countries faced divided loyalties

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