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What is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

A historical record of England which takes the forms of Annals.

Entries of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle begin with the formula ______

Dis Gear

When was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle started?

891

How many manuscripts are there of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What chronicle does our section come from?

<p>The Peterborough Chronicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Peterborough Chronicle end?

<p>1154</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1087, King William made war with whom?

<p>His own lord King Philip</p> Signup and view all the answers

What city did King William burn while fighting King Philip?

<p>The city of Mantes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did he destroy in the city of Mantes?

<p>All the holy churches and two holy men</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to King William after he destroyed Mantes?

<p>He got sick and died in Normandy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did they bury King William?

<p>In Caen, at the Abbey of St. Stephen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of piety does the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle use?

<p>Conventional piety</p> Signup and view all the answers

What section of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle are we reading?

<p>The obituary for William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were King William's sons?

<p>Robert, William, Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Robert?

<p>He succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to his son William?

<p>He bore the crown of England after him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to his son Henry?

<p>He was given countless treasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Anglo-Saxons view King William?

<p>They saw him as a wise man, powerful, and worthier than all his predecessors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was built during the reign of William the Conqueror?

<p>The famous church of Canterbury</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Battle Abbey?

<p>Built by William as part of his penance and finished in 1095</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did the monks of this time follow?

<p>St. Benedict</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did William the Conqueror view ceremony?

<p>He thought it had great importance</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times a year did William the Conqueror wear his crown?

<p>Three times a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three times William wore his crown?

<p>At Easter in Winchester, Pentecost in Westminster, Christmas in Gloucester</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened if people went against William the Conqueror's will?

<p>He put earls in fetters, removed bishops and abbots from their positions, and imprisoned thanes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who else did William throw in prison?

<p>His brother, Odo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Odo thrown in prison?

<p>He was a powerful bishop in Normandy and acted autonomously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lands did William the Conqueror take over?

<p>Scotland, Normandy, and Maine</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were people's lives during William the Conqueror's reign?

<p>They suffered much hardship and injuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

  • A significant historical record of England consisting of annals that summarize important yearly events.
  • Initiates its entries with the phrase "Dis Gear," meaning "this year."

Historical Timeline

  • The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began in 891.
  • The Peterborough Chronicle, from which the current section is derived, concluded in 1154.
  • Seven surviving manuscripts of the Chronicle exist.

Key Events and Figures

  • In 1087, King William engaged in war against King Philip, his own lord.
  • During the conflict, King William burned the city of Mantes.
  • In Mantes, he destroyed all holy churches and killed two holy men.
  • King William fell ill and died in Normandy after the feast of the birth of Saint Mary.
  • He was buried in Caen at the Abbey of St. Stephen.

Family and Succession

  • King William's sons were Robert (oldest), William, and Henry.
  • Robert became the Duke of Normandy after his father's death.
  • William succeeded his father as the King of England.
  • Henry received numerous treasures.

Perception of King William

  • Viewed by the Anglo-Saxons as wise, powerful, and superior to predecessors.
  • He was known for his devotion to God and strictness towards adversaries.

Architectural Contributions

  • The famous church of Canterbury was built during his reign.
  • Battle Abbey, completed in 1095, was established by William as a form of penance.

Monastic Influence and Ceremonial Practices

  • Monks of that time followed the teachings of St. Benedict.
  • William regarded ceremonies as highly significant; he wore his crown three times a year.
  • Key ceremonies occurred at Easter in Winchester, Pentecost in Westminster, and Christmas in Gloucester.

Governance and Punishments

  • William was authoritarian:
    • He imprisoned earls who opposed him.
    • He removed bishops and abbots from their positions.
    • He imprisoned his brother Odo, who wielded considerable power in Normandy while William was absent.

Territorial Control

  • William took control of lands including:
    • Scotland due to military strength.
    • Normandy through inheritance.
    • Maine as part of his rulership.

Societal Impact

  • The reign of William the Conqueror brought about significant hardship and suffering for the populace.

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