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LMA People
Important People of the Late Middle Ages
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ferdinand and Isabella | Unites two kingdoms of Spain with marriage, Rules during the Spanish Inquisition |
| Ivan IV | Known as the terrible for killing anyone who opposed him, Went mad after the death of his wife Anastasia |
| Hugh Capet | King who was used to expand the empire of France, Called the "puppet king" because of the nobles ability to control his decisions |
| Moors | Muslims living in Spain |
| William the Conqueror | Defeated the Anglo-Saxon army and became King of England, Wins the Battle of Hastings in 1066 |
| Joan of Arc | French girl who leads the armies during the Hundred Years War, Burned at the stake for being a heretic |
| Charles V | Increases the empire of Spain, Father of Phillip II of Spain |
| Pope Urban II | Begins the Crusades with a promising speech- died during Crusades all sins would be forgiven, |
| King John | King who signed the Magna Carta, limiting the power of the monarchy |
| Henry II | Common Law began under his rule, Allows people to get out of their feudal obligations |
| Saladin | Leader of the Muslims and defended the Holy Land |
| Ottoman Turks | Conquers the Byzantine Empire in the 15 century |
| Eleanor of Aquitaine | Brought French land into marriage with Henry II, Create a court life and helps build a strong nation in England |
| Henry Tudor (VII) | A Lancaster who marries a York combining the two roses together into a crest, Sets up a strong Monarchy to avoid further war |
| Pope Innocent | Put King John under an interdiction |