Assignment 1.3 - Brady Whitteker

History of English Assignment 1.3

 

 

1. Who was Duke William? Duke William was a Norman Duck who  became King of England in 1066.
2. What is he better known as? He is better known as William the Conqueror
3. How was he related to both Vikings and the King of England? William was of Viking descent. King Harold Godwinson was a distant relative of William's
4. Was there really a King of England at the time? If so who was he? Yes, his name was Harold Godwinson and he was a distant relative to William
5. Who is the only English King to be named a Christian saint? King Edward the Confessor
6. How is he related to Duke William? William's grandfather was brother to Edward's mother.
7. What happened at Hastings in 1066? Edward the Confessor was killed in a battle against William the Conqueror.
8. What language did Duke William speak? Duke William spoke French
9. Why is this significant?Duke William was the first Norm king of England. It is significant because Duke William became the king of England.