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What is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
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 ______
Entries of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle begin with the formula ______
Dis Gear
When was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle started?
When was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle started?
891
How many manuscripts are there of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
How many manuscripts are there of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
What chronicle does our section come from?
What chronicle does our section come from?
When did the Peterborough Chronicle end?
When did the Peterborough Chronicle end?
In 1087, King William made war with whom?
In 1087, King William made war with whom?
What city did King William burn while fighting King Philip?
What city did King William burn while fighting King Philip?
What did he destroy in the city of Mantes?
What did he destroy in the city of Mantes?
What happened to King William after he destroyed Mantes?
What happened to King William after he destroyed Mantes?
Where did they bury King William?
Where did they bury King William?
What type of piety does the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle use?
What type of piety does the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle use?
What section of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle are we reading?
What section of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle are we reading?
Who were King William's sons?
Who were King William's sons?
What happened to Robert?
What happened to Robert?
What happened to his son William?
What happened to his son William?
What happened to his son Henry?
What happened to his son Henry?
How did the Anglo-Saxons view King William?
How did the Anglo-Saxons view King William?
What was built during the reign of William the Conqueror?
What was built during the reign of William the Conqueror?
What is Battle Abbey?
What is Battle Abbey?
Who did the monks of this time follow?
Who did the monks of this time follow?
How did William the Conqueror view ceremony?
How did William the Conqueror view ceremony?
How many times a year did William the Conqueror wear his crown?
How many times a year did William the Conqueror wear his crown?
What were the three times William wore his crown?
What were the three times William wore his crown?
What happened if people went against William the Conqueror's will?
What happened if people went against William the Conqueror's will?
Who else did William throw in prison?
Who else did William throw in prison?
Why was Odo thrown in prison?
Why was Odo thrown in prison?
What lands did William the Conqueror take over?
What lands did William the Conqueror take over?
How were people's lives during William the Conqueror's reign?
How were people's lives during William the Conqueror's reign?
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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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