Norman conquest in British Isles

1. Norman conquest
of England

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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