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William the Conqueror

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

William the Conqueror

The First Norman King of England

England was affected positively and negatively by William the Conqueror during his reign as king.

Event OVerview

  • Won Battle of Hastings Oct. 26 1066
  • Crowned on Dec. 25 1066
  • 1066; new systems and laws introduced
  • Reigned 1066-1087 until age 59, died

How William the Conqueror affected England (Positively)

  • Created the Domesday book in 1086
  • Refined Anglo-Saxon feudalism with Norman feudalism

How William the Conqueror affected England (Positively)

  • Created the Domesday book in 1086
  • Refined Anglo-Saxon feudalism with Norman feudalism

HOW WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR AFFECTED ENGLAND (Negatively)

  • Unfair ruler to Anglo-Saxons
  • Introduced the New Forest laws in 1079
  • Prohibits hunting, lodging, fencing crops
  • Severe consequences for breaking law

"Life yields only to be conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in."
-William the Conqueror

Works Cited

  •  "William the Conqueror." William the Conqueror. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2014. . 
  • "Discover Domesday." Domesday Book. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014. .
  • "William I 'The Conqueror'" N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014. . 
  • Adams, George Burton. JSTOR. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Feb. 2014. .