2. Norman conquest of
England
The Norman conquest of England was the 11th-century invasion and
occupation of England by an army of Norman, Breton, and French soldiers led
by Duke William II of Normandy, later William the Conqueror.
William's claim to the English throne derived from his familial relationship with
the (childless) Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor, who may have
encouraged William's hopes for the throne. Edward died and was succeeded
by his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson. The Norwegian king Harald Hardrada
invaded northern England , was victorious at the Battle of Fulford, but Harold
defeated and killed him at the Battle of Stamford Bridge . Within days, William
landed in southern England. Harold marched south to confront him, leaving a
significant portion of his army in the north. Harold's army confronted William's
invaders at the Battle of Hastings; William's force defeated Harold, who was
killed in the engagement.
3. Norman conquest of
England
Northern coast of France.
Northmen of the ninth and tenth century.
Understanding between Rollo of the Danes and
Charles the Simple.
Originally of Scandinavian roots the Northmen
became absorbed in French culture.
English and Normans became close.
4.
5. 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 in England
at his time
AfterEdward’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
6.
7. Harald Hardraada
He was the king of Norway 19 years
He was also claimed to be the King of Denmark
Among English people, he is recognized forhis invasion of England
He won a great victory against the first English forces he met
His forces were cut through easily
Harald died fighting at the final battle against Harold’s forces
8. WilliamI
The King of England 21 years
In 1032 became Williamof Normandy
He had altogethernine children
In 1066 was crowned as the King of England
in WestminsterAbbey
In 1086 he ordered the Domesday Book
On 9 September1087 he died
9.
10. WilliamII
The third son of WilliamI amd the King of
England from1087 until 1100
Got his nicknamWilliamRufus 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
11.
12. The Battle of Hastings
Tookplace in 1066, at Seniac Hill
Two sides were the Normans and the English
Around 8000 men died
Harold was killed
The Normans won and Williamwas crowned
the King of England
13.
14. The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 50 cmby 70 mlong
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 orrusset,
blue-green, dull gold, olive green and blue
15. The Bayeux Tapestry
People that appearin the Tapestry: Edward
the Confessor, Harold, Williamthe
Conqueror, Bishop Odo
There are two problable places where it was
made: in Winchesterorin Canterbury
It is an important historical source
It is presently put on public view in a special
musemin Bayeux, Normandy, France
16.
17. The Towerof London
Situated in central London, on the north bank
of the riverThames
Consists of several buildings
The oldest building – the White Tower
Covers an area of 18 acres
18.
19. The White Tower
The oldest building in the Tower
Was built in 1078 by WilliamI
Originally referred to as the Great Tower
27 mhigh
Primary purpose – a fortress-stronghold
Nowadays - a museum
20.
21. Durham Cathedral
Situated in the city of Durham, England
Norman (Romanesque) architecture
Begun in 1093
The turning point forthe cathedral was after
the Reformation in the 16th century
Re-founded in 1540
On the bankof RiverWear
143 mhigh
A UNESCOWorld Heritage Site