Well-Known Ones of the Middle Ages
(William the Conqueror , King John , and Joan of Arc)
William the Conqueror
Memorable Moments of Him
He prepares his fleet for English invasion at River Dives in Normandy (July 1066) . Duke William occupies Hastings, on the South coast of England . He wins the Battle of Hastings in 1066. After he conqueror England and the Anglo-Saxons he changed his name to 'William the Conqueror'
~Interesting Facts~
William was of Viking origin. Though he spoke a dialect of French and grew up in Normandy .Illiterate like most nobles of his time , William spoke no English .
Importance
He also divided his heritage between his oldest son Robert and William II, establishing England as a separate kingdom again.
He shaped England's feudal system . Helped set up a central tax system for other kings known as 'Doomsday' book.
William the Conqueror sails to Begin Conquest of England
Williams Cavalry
William the Conqueror arrives in England to Claim the English Throne
King John
Memorable Moments
He cross the English Channel to defeat his enemy Harold during 'Battle of Hastings' , takes ten months to destroy him .The English barons forced John to sign the Great Charter (Magna Carta)
~Interesting Facts~
He died after eating peaches , had 5 kids .
Importance
Lecture on King John
King John sighning the Magna
English King John swears vengeance against barons
Joan of Arc
Memorable Moments
Importance
Joan of Arc in the 100 years war
The burning of Joan Arc
God speaking to her though visions
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