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Norman influence
How important was Norman influence in England under King Edward the Confessor?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Godwin Family | sees Godwin’s as a threat so uses Norman appointments to counter him, however, doesn’t recontrol Wessex/ remove them from Wessex. |
| Officials | Nephew Ralph of Mantes given land in Herefordshire, estates given to Robert Fitz Wimarc |
| Church | appointment of Bishop of London (Robert of Jumieges) in 1044, Archbishop of Canterbury (1050) // later replaced so no influence |
| Dover Fracas | Only Godwin’s punished (exiled 1051) no Norman’s punished // Norman’s were treated badly in Dover and Kent (rebelled against), when the Godwin’s return (1052) the Norman’s flee. |
| The Norman succession plan | The Norman succession plan saying “William can be heir” pretty big influence // crown was not passed to William when Edward died (did it really happen?) 1066 --> crown goes to Harold Godwinson |