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Norman Conquest

Norman Conquest. Reti Vainokivi, Johanna Urm, Getter Õigus, Andra Prems. King Harold Godwin. W as the last Anglo-Saxon king before the Norman Conquest His reign lasted less than a year His f ather, Godwin, was a powerful Earl of Wessex

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Norman Conquest

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  1. Norman Conquest Reti Vainokivi, Johanna Urm, Getter Õigus, Andra Prems

  2. King Harold Godwin • Was the last Anglo-Saxon king before the Norman Conquest • His reign lasted less than a year • His father, Godwin, was a powerful Earl of Wessex • He was arguably the most powerful man inEngland at his time • After Edward’s death, he claimed that he should get the throne • Won Harald Hardraada at the battle • Is one of the two monarchs in British history, who died in a battle • He was defeated at the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror

  3. Harald Hardraada • He was the king ofNorwayfrom 1047 until 1066 • He was also claimed to be the King of Denmark • Among English people, he is recognized for his invasion ofEngland • He won a great victory against the first English forces he met • His forces were cut through easily • Haralddied fighting at the final battle against Harold’s forces

  4. William I • The King of England from 1066 to his death in 1087 • In 1032 became William of Normandy • He had altogether nine children • In 1066 was crowned as the King of England in Westminster Abbey • In 1086 he ordered the Domesday Book • On 9 September 1087 he died

  5. William II • The third son of William I amd the King of England from 1087 until 1100 • Got his nicknam William Rufus due to his red-faced appearance • Was a very ruthless ruler • He had no children • Had troubles with the church • Died on 2 August 1100 because he was shot

  6. The Battle of Hastings • Took place in 1066, at Seniac Hill • Two sides were the Normans and the English • Around 8000 men died • Harold was killed • The Normans won and William was crowned the King of England

  7. The Bayeux Tapestry • The Bayeux Tapestry is a 50 cm by 70 m long embroidered cloth – not an actual tapestry • It explains the events leading up to the 1066 Norman invasion of England as well as the invasion itself • It was made by the noble Saxon women • The main colors are terracotta or russet, blue-green, dull gold, olive green and blue

  8. The Bayeux Tapestry • People that appear in the Tapestry: Edward the Confessor, Harold, William the Conqueror, Bishop Odo • There are two problable places where it was made: in Winchester or in Canterbury • It is an important historical source • It is presently put on public view in a special musem in Bayeux, Normandy, France

  9. The Tower of London • Situated in central London, on the north bank of the river Thames • Consists of several buildings • The oldest building – the White Tower • Covers an area of 18 acres

  10. The White Tower • The oldest building in the Tower • Was built in 1078 by William I • Originally referred to as the Great Tower • 27 m high • Primary purpose – a fortress-stronghold • Nowadays - a museum

  11. Durham Cathedral • Situated in the city of Durham, England • Norman (Romanesque) architecture • Begun in 1093 • The turning point for the cathedral was after the Reformation in the 16th century • Re-founded in 1540 • On the bank of River Wear • 143 m high • A UNESCO World Heritage Site

  12. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

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