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Y102: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107

Enquiry: William II ‘Rufus’ and the consolidation of power and government

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Overview

Recall questions on dispute over the Conqueror’s inheritance, William’s relationship with Robert, rebellion from the Norman barons, the role of Odo of Bayeux, William’s diplomacy in Scotland, the Northumbrian campaigns, William’s invasion of Wales, Ranulf Flambard and government.

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Who and when

How did the Conqueror divide his inheritance in 1087?

Who and when

How did Rufus come to govern Normandy from 1096?

Key term

Describe Rufus's dealings with King Malcolm of Scotland.

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    How did the Conqueror divide his inheritance in 1087?

    Model answer

    Normandy went to his eldest son Robert, England to William Rufus, and a large sum of money to the youngest son Henry.

  2. 2

    Who led the rebellion of 1088 and what was its aim?

    Model answer

    It was led by Odo of Bayeux and other great barons, and aimed to depose Rufus in favour of Robert so that England and Normandy would again have one ruler.

  3. 3

    How did Rufus defeat the rebellion of 1088?

    Model answer

    He won over the English by promising good government and lighter taxation, then besieged the rebel strongholds in the south-east while Robert failed to bring effective help from Normandy.

  4. 4

    What became of Odo of Bayeux after 1088?

    Model answer

    He was stripped of his English lands and exiled to Normandy, never returning to power in England.

  5. 5

    Describe the rebellion of 1095.

    Model answer

    Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumbria, refused to attend the king's court and joined a conspiracy to replace Rufus; his stronghold in the north was besieged and he was captured and imprisoned.

  6. 6

    What was agreed between Rufus and Robert in 1091?

    Model answer

    After Rufus invaded Normandy they made terms by which each recognised the other as his heir, and they combined against their younger brother Henry.

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