Willam, Duke of Normandy

What 5 things can we infer through William of Jumieges description of William of Normandy?

Dedicated to leadership, devoted to the Catholic faith, expects discipline amongst his soldiers, has a moral outlook and was highly educated

When was William born?

1027

When did William inherit the Duchy?

On the death of his father in July 1035 at 8 years old

What did the high levels of conflict and unrest in Normandy result in for William's minority?

his minority was a time of anarchy

Why was William nicknamed "William the Bastard"?

he was born out of wedlock

Who was William's mother?

Herleve (also known as Arlette) she was the daughter of a tanner from Falaise

Who did William have early support and protection from?

Henry I of France

When was William's first military victory?

1047 against the rebels at Val-es-Dures, he fought alongside Henry I of France

Who did William marry in 1051/52?

Matilda of Flanders

Who were William's greatest opponents and challenges to his power?

Geoffrey Martel, Count of Anjou, and Henry I, King of France

What rebellion did William defeat during his "fight for survival" in Normandy?

1046 West/mid Normandy, 1053 defeats William of Talou and 1055 disposes of archbishop of Rouen

What invasions did William face during his "fight for survival" in Normandy?

1051 defeats the Count of Anjou (32 brutally punished at Alencon) and 1054+57 defeats joint attack from Henry I of France and Count of Anjou

What does the defeat of all William's internal enemies highlight?

William's military success and experience

What position does Normandy's unrest put William in?

Position for his military success, England's weakness is Normandy's strongest

What significant events happened in 1060?

The deaths of both Count of Anjou and Henry I of France, his greatest opponents

Why were the Count of Anjou and the King of France both no longer a threat after 1060?

There was a civil war in Anjou over succession and Phillip I had a minority in France