A Legacy :
People from the Middle Ages
Joan of Arc
Biographical Info :
Memorable Moments :
Importance :
This is a photo of Joan of Arc before she was burnt at the stake.
This is a picture of Joan of Arc with a sword in hand.
This is Joan of Arc prepared for battle.
William the Conqueror
Biographical Info :
Duke William of Normandy - William the Conquorer/ William the Bastard
(Born; Between 1027 or 1028 - Death; 1087)
Description; Illiterate
Memorable Moments :
Significant Conflicts or Battles; The Battle of Hastings. In this battle, King Harold II of England was defeated by William the Conquorer and his forces on Senlac Hill in England. Two weeks before the battle, William invaded England, claiming his right the throne. On Christmas day in 1066, he was crowned king of England.
Other Events; He created the Domesday Book which was a servay of England displays productive capacity similar to what is now a modern cencus, in order to maximize taxtation.
Unusual Facts; He was illiterate, and never spoke English.
"Look I have already grasped my Kingdom"
Importance :
What Important Decisions Did They Make; He took England to battle and defeated King Harold II.
Why Should We Care About This Person; We should care about William the Conqeror because although he was a bastard child, he managed to regain the thrown, and make life better for the citizens of England by the battle, and by creating the Domesday Book.
What Was Their Most Significant Accomplishment or Influence; The Battle of Hastings because this resulted in organization of England and their government.
This is a map of William the Conquorer's dominions.
This is a portrait of William the Conquorer.
This is a side profile of William the Conquorer in Battle uniform.
King John
Biographical Info ;
King John / Lackland ; He was called Lackland because he had nothing when his brothers each had great dukedom.
(Born : December 24, 1167 - Death : October 19 , 1216)
He was born at Beaumont Palace in Oxford.
Description ; Cruel , Not Loyal
Memorable Moments ;
Significant Battles or Conflicts ; The Barons rebellion. The murder of his nephew, Arthur. Losing Normandy.
The Barons rebellion was party influenced because John murdered his nephew which made the Barons loose trust for him. John lost the battle of Bouvines in 1214 , and in the end the taces went to waste. The barons wanted more power and say in running their own affairs.
Other Events Associated with the Person; The creation of the ledgend of Robin Hood.
"The law reports in newspapers contain perhaps the only real history of Engand that has any relation to truth"
Interesting or Unusual Facts About This Person ; Before becoming king, he was a very unpopular ruler of Ireland and was forced to leace and return to England after only 8 months.
Importance ;
What Important Decisions Did They Make ; He made the decision to stregnthen England's fighting ships, and to make sure that trials in courts were fairer. He made the decision to murder his nephew.
Why Should We Care About This Person ; He signed the Magna Carta, and was a very disliked king in England during the Middle Ages.
What was Their Most Significant Accomplishment or Influence ; He signed the Magna Carta which was the first document to challenge the autority of the king. It subjected him to the rule of the law, and protected the kings people from fuedal abuse.
The charter being sealed with the King's seal.
The signing of the Magna Carta.
King John in his thrown.