King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. Although Willam's victory was remarkable, the way how he managed to control the nobles was even more. He gave them lands, but scattered them all over England so that he would not have the same faith as French Monarch. He also demanded that each freeman in England would utter the oath of loyalty to him(not to the feudals as they used to). · Henry II and the Angevin Empire- Henry II was the King of Angevin Empire. The term Angevin Empire is a modern term describing the collection of states once ruled by the Angevin Plantagenet dynasty, which was an empire, that included one-third of France(he got it from the marriage with Elanor of Aquitaine), England and a part of Ireland. Henry II is known for his legal reforms. He hanged the law by having the state, not private individuals, bring suspects to trial(before that private
· Continued to collect the only non-feudal tax in Western Europe · Based on the Danegeld · Allowed the Church to set up its own independent court system · Kept tight control of the elections bishops, archbishops and abbots · Saw them as his ministers · Entrusted them with much local power and responsibility · Used the Anglo-Saxon officials, earls and sheriffs to look after the king's interests The angevin empire · Henry II came to throne in 1155 (up to 1189) · One of England's greatest monarchs · Before him: feudal anarchy, civil wars · As a feudal ruler, had to deal with the privileges and obligations of his noble vassals · As a king, claimed special rights and privileges to increase his power · Famous for his legal reforms · Previously, private citizens had to bring charges against criminals
William the Conqueror Reigned as King of England in 1066. 1087. With his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Norman rule was established in England. He is also known for building a great number of buildings in London including the Tower of London. Commissioned the Domesday Book. A survey of his newly conquered lands and possessions in England. His death was a riding accident when he fell from his horse. King Henry II Reigned as King of England in 11541189. He was the first of Angevin Kings. Henry II made Ireland a part of his domain. He is known as a strong and determined king and he had a terrible temper. King John Reigned as King of England from April 6, 1199 to October 19, 1216. In 1215. he was forced to sign Magna Carta by the English barons. He was not a very popular king. People think of him as a cruel and disloyal person. He died in 1216. after eating peaches. King Henry III Reigned as King of England from 19 Oct 1216 to 16 Nov 1272. During Henry III
could argue against a tax demand. William ordered the survey of England to take place about twenty years after the Battle of Hastings. The whole survey took less than a year to complete and the books can be found in the Public Records Office. The Domesday Book forms a remarkable record of the state of England in the mid-1080's. *The House of Anjou/the Plantagenets/the Angevins (kings, centuries) was a royal house founded by Henry II of England. The First Angevin Dynasty also called the House of Plantagenet, ruled England from the reign of Henry II, in the beginning 12th century, until the House of Tudor came to power when Richard III fell at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Richard I Lionheart had a reputation as a great military leader and warrior. John I (13 th century) is known for sealing Magna Carta, a document limiting his power. Henry III, Edward I (14 th century), Edward II, Edward III, Richard II (14th century).
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