How effectively did William deal with the threats to Normandy, 1066 - 87

conflicts in Maine and Dol, Robert Curthose's demands and the division of territories

What happened to the protection that William had from invasion in 1066

The country revolted and fell under the control of Geoffrey of Mayenne

Who was in charge of Normandy whilst William was in England

His wife, Matilda

What happened in 1072 which made the situation in Maine more perilous

Maine was seized by Fulk le Rechin, count of Anjou

What strongholds did William quickly attack in Maine, 1073

Fresnay , Beaumont and Sille.

How did William manage to take the capital of Maine

William devastated the countryside surrounding les mans

How did King Phillip I raise his profile through marriages and alliances

married Robert of Flanders half sister, offered Edgar atheling the castle of Montreuil sur mer.

What evidence is there of an anti-Norman coalition forming

Gael of Norfolk fled to Brittany, reinforced by Anjou

Why was the siege of Dol significant

William lost both men and horses as well as failing to eliminate Ralph de Gael

How did William I view Robert Curthose

spoilt and irresponsible, often taunting him. eventually reducing his power in Normandy

Who supported Robert in the generational divide

Robert of Belleme Roger of Montgomery and William of Breteuil

What evidence is there that the situation with Robert was becoming increasingly problematic

Built a large and powerful entourage of knights, Phillip I supplied Robert with Knights and a castle at Gerberoy

What happened after the siege and at the battle of Gerberoy

William was unhorsed and injured in the arm, as was William Rufus. William felt betrayed by his own family

Why did William feel betrayed by his wife

Matilda supplied Robert with his funds.

How did King Malcolm react showing further weakness

Ravaged over the river tweed to the River tees

who mediated between William and Robert

Roger of Montgomery and Roger of Beaumont

What was the outcome in Easter of 1080

Robert welcomed back to Normandy, reconfirmed inheritance and acted as the dutiful son, punishing Scotland for its earlier invasion

Why was Christmas of 1085 so tense

Anglo-Norman empire was surrounded by enemies, King Cnut IV of Denmark, Malcolm of Scotland, Phillip I, Fulk le Rechin and Robert of Flanders

How did William I die and how did his children react

Flung against the pommel of his saddle and died due to his injuries, Both Rufus and Henry were by his bedside

How did, according to Orderic Vitalis, William prove his piety at his death bed

Confessed his sins, released all his prisoners, (Earl Morcar!!!) , Bequeathed England only to God but hoped it would be given to William Rufus

What did William say to his youngest Henry on his deathbed

“be satisfied my son…Patiently allow your elder brothers to take precedence over you, Robert will have Normandy and William England. But you in your own time will have all the dominions that i have acquired