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He brutally suppressed any opposition, and is renowned for his infamous act of 'harrying of the North' in which he laid ruin 150 square miles of Yorksire and parts of Lincolnshire, killing all inhabitants and animals plus destroying crops by burning them.This was considered even in those rurthless times to be a war crime.
He conquerored England by doing a trick by pretending to run away. The English shield weakend as some of Harold Godwinson's army ran down the hill to chase William away. Once the shield had broke William's army turned back and killed the men that had ran down the hill. The shield was then weak enough so they could kill the people forming the shield. Arrows were shot and one went in Harold's eye.
William the Conqueror's rule of England was harsh, but fair. To subdue England after he conquered it, he replaced most of the existing Anglo-Saxons with Norman nobility who accompanied him or financially supported him and who were utterly faithful to him. A substantial number of Normans came to England with William, and waves of Normans followed over the course of the next few decades. Most of these were fiercely loyal to the Conqueror.
By instituting feudal law, he placed local control in the hands of his barons and earls. The barons and earls in turn were responsible for ensuring order and aiding the king in putting down insurrections. He also strategically placed powerful earls and barons (renowned fighters) along especially volatile borders of England to increase his domination of England. This was a structure similar to that of France's and Normandy's nobility.
William was quick to show harsh "justice" to rebels and traitors. His justice ranged from severing limbs, putting out eyes, and/or even death. Fear was a substantial element of his reign.
The Conqueror also used the tools available to every king of that time. He could force marriage alliances on his relatives and nobles that would benefit his rule and strengthen his kingdom.
Through the Domesday survey, which was similar to a census in combination with a property and asset inventory, he instituted a system of taxes that could be oppressive, if necessary.
Finally, since duchies and baronies were given by the King, they could also be taken back by the King. William could confiscate the holdings of dukes, earls, and barons; so, it was in their best interests to serve the King as best they could.
King William will used all his royal resources to rule England.
In his time land determined wealth, so he would give land to men who he wanted to control. If they formed an alliance with someone else against him they lost the land and their lives. He was able to control the fractions that went against him through wars, marriage, and the giving of titles and land.
William the conqueror built castles, using forced labour. They looked imposing, and kept the people in check.
William the Conqueror brought Feudalism to completion in England. He also compiled detailed land and property records, and controlled the barons.
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How did England change under the rule of William the Conqueror?
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Did William the Conqueror not only rule Britain but create it?
No, Britain is composed of England, Wales and Scotland. At no time did William rule over Scotland.
Who ended Anglo-Saxon rule?
The conquest of England by the Normans under William the Conqueror in 1066 AD ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
How long did William rule England for and how long did he live for?
I take it you mean William the First, also known as The Conqueror. He was born in 1027 and ruled England from 1066 until his death in 1087.
How did England change under the rule of William the Conqueror?
bob
Did William the Conqueror not only rule Britain but create it?
No, Britain is composed of England, Wales and Scotland. At no time did William rule over Scotland.
Who ended Anglo-Saxon rule?
The conquest of England by the Normans under William the Conqueror in 1066 AD ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
What year did William conqueror England?
William the Conqueror was crowned William I on Christmas day, 1066.
How did William the Conqueror extend his rule over all of England after the Battle of Hastings?
he did this because he won and became king!
How did William the Conqueror extended his rule over all of England after the battle of hasting?
he did this because he won and became king!
Who was William the Conqueror and how did he get his name?
William (1027-1087 AD) was King of Normandy and conquered England in 1066, becoming known as William the Conqueror (William I of England).
Who was the first person to claim that all of England was their property?
William the Conqueror
How long did William rule England for and how long did he live for?
I take it you mean William the First, also known as The Conqueror. He was born in 1027 and ruled England from 1066 until his death in 1087.
Who was the first French person to rule England?
That was William the conqueror, known as Guillaume le conquérant in French.
Was not a successor to William the Conqueror.?
William the Conqueror was the Scandinavian King who took over England after Ethelred died. King Edward was not the successor to William the Conqueror.
