Boise State University
Eurpean History: William the Conqueror
Find out about the life of William of Normandy.
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Britain's Heritage and History: William, Duke of Normandy
Although somewhat commercial, this site contains a decent summary of William of Normandy's accomplishments. Includes information about the political climate of England at the time and the changes that William introduced.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror (1066-1087), as represented on his seal. Although William really ruled 'as king by the edge of the sword,' he preferred to base his title on the promise of Edward the Confessor rather than on force of arms; and he...
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Norman Conquest of Anglo Saxons
A colorful site depicting the Norman Conquest. Background information, description, results and effects of Battle of Hastings included. Also includes timelines, diagrams and worksheets corresponding to the site. Easy to read and navigate.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Rufus
William II (c. 1056 - 2 August 1100), the third son of William I of England (William the Conqueror), was King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers also over Normandy, and influence in Scotland. He was less successful in extending...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William I of England
William I of England (1027 - 9 September 1087), better known as William the Conqueror, was Duke of Normandy from 1035 and King of England from 1066 to his death. To claim the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an...
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Secrets of the Norman Invasion
Author purports that the Normans landed in a site different from Pevensey and presents interesting evidence to support his claim. There are also links to the Bayeux Tapestry with explanations.
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Reading Museum Service: Online Resources: Bayeux Tapestry
Activities and lesson ideas that revolve around the significance of the events depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning:the Middle Ages:the Beginning and an End:the Norman Invasion
This lesson from a Middle Ages Literature unit focuses on the Norman Invasion of 1066 and the impact it had on the English language. It discusses the events leading up to the changes from the Anglo-Saxon Old English to Middle English...
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Essential Norman Conquest
This rich site offers an interactive timeline, interactive 3D and 2D maps, as well as in interactive tour of the Bayeux Tapestry and other features.
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Image of Ladybird Book Cover
This article answers the question of whether the Normans put England under a brutal "yoke of control" or was this more of a myth created much later after the fact. The author concludes is was an "exaggerated and one-sided account" and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Norman England, 1066 1087
A map of England and western France (Normandy) in the time of William I (William the Conqueror), Duke of Normandy and King of England (1066-1087). This map shows England after the Norman Conquest (1066-1071), and is color-coded to show...
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Eastern Part of Coast of Sussex to Illustrate Battle of Senlac, Oct 14, 1066
A map of coastal Sussex, England, at the time of the Norman Invasion (1066). This map shows Senlac Hill, battle site of the Battle of Hastings (14 October, 1066) between the Normans under William of Normandy (William the Conqueror) and...
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Falaise Castle
This site from the The Domesday Book provides a timeline on the life of William the Conqueror. Discusses his background, the Battle for France, the English Conquest, and his parents. There is also a Norman family tree at the end of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Ii
Henry II of England (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189) ruled as King of England (1154-1189). Henry was the first of the House of Plantagenet to rule England and was the great-grandson of William the Conqueror. Like his grandfather, Henry I of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Odo of Bayeux
Odo of Bayeux (c. 1036 - February 1097, Palermo), Norman bishop and English earl, was the half-brother of William the Conqueror, and was for a time second only to the king in power in England.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry the First
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry I of England
Henry I (c. 1068/1069 - 1 December 1135) was the fourth son of William I the Conqueror, the first King of England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. He succeeded his elder brother William II as King of England in 1100 and defeated his...