MA Fame
(Middle Ages Famous People)
William the Conqueror lead the Norman invasion of England at the Battle of Hastings
William shown as the ruler
William shown as the ruler (again)
William Conqueror
(1027-1087) Born in - Falaise, France
He was known as...
- "William The Bastard" (because his parents were not married)
- tempered
- victorious
- ruthless
Conflicts:
- Battle of Hastings
Other:
- Became Duke of Normandy at age 7
- Married Matilda of Flanders
- Had 6 daughters and 4 sons
Quote: (William to Harold) "That be my crown! If you do not give it back, I shall cut you down to size!"
DID YOU KNOW...?
- William came from Viking origin
- Matilda, his wife, didn't want to marry him. It is said he tackled her in the street by pulling her off her horse by her braids, then she married him.
- He worried about his weight!
- His body exploded at his funeral!
- King of England for 21 years
- Controlled England through the feudal system, the motte and bailey and terror.
- He was fair. Although not a good man, a good king he was.
- Domesday Book, His attempt to dominate Medieval England
King John
(1167-1216) Born in Oxford
He was known as...
- John Lackland (because his dad left him no land after his death)
- a disaster (Not the best ruler in town...)
- John took over England for his brother, Richard, and wasn't the best ruler. He was sent home within 6 months.
- When he became king, he was turned against because he was claimed responsible for his nephew's murder.
- Lost a battle to the French (England lost many possessions)
- Forced to sign the Magna Carta
- Married Avisa, daughter of William Fitz Robert
- Then married Isabelle of Angouleme
DID YOU KNOW...?
- Not even the Pope trusted John
- He lost all his treasure because he tried crossing a stretch of water. Water 1 - John 0
- He died after eating peaches...
- he's a controversial king.
- he's the reason we know how to set a certain foundation for our rulers, boss, high ranked people, etc.
- King John is one of the reasons why society today has a certain standard for people to be something in a higher level.
- He succeeded the throne of England
Joan of Arc in battle
Joan of Arc leading the French to victory
Joan of Arc being burned at the stake
Joan of Arc
(1412-1431) Born in the Village of Domremy in northeastern France
DID YOU KNOW...?
She was known as...
- The Maid of Orleans
- a schizophrenic (because she heard voices and had visions from God)
- a violent young peasant girl
- (She was an icon for...) One Hundred Years War
- Battle of Orleans
- She is now St. Joan of Arc
- She was the military leader of the French army that won victory over the British
DID YOU KNOW...?
- She was a martyr.
- She became a symbol of the Catholic church in the 16th century.
- She is a symbol of French patriotism.
- She was burned at the stake at age 19.
- She helped Charles VII become king of France.
- she was a big help with the 100 Year War.
- Joan of Arc was put in command of the French Army at age 17.
- She helped the French win in the 100 Year War when they were about to lose.
- France may not be the France it is today!
- She led the French to victory.
Joan of Arc Child of War, Soldier of God (Trailer)
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