Battle of Hastings

Saturday, October 14, 1066

The battle of Hastings ended. Normandy wins, King William

Who would change the course of British history for centuries to come

King William

1022

William marries daughter of king of france

What did the assassination attempts teach King William

meet force with force

 King William related to Edward the Confessor

marriage

January 1066

The king died in the hands of the Godwinsons

Who is now king

William

How many knights, horses, and ships did William use to build up his fleet

6,000 horses 2000 knights 400 ships.

Who was defeated at Stamford Bridge

Harold

What did King William order his troops to do after he took off his helmet

butcher the saxons

What did the Saxons do after hearing about the death of their men

fled into the woods

Christmas day in 1066

William was crowned king of England

doomsday book

A collection of the census results (taxes)