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William the Conqueror invaded Enland. He became the first Norman King to rule England, reigning from 1066 to his death in 1087.
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The Tower of London is one of the most iconic buildings in the city of London. It served as fortress, royal residence and prison.
During the monarchy of William the Conqueror and his successors, Henry III and Edward I, the Tower was used as a fortress. -
Henry I was the youngest son of William the Conqueror.
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Henry I defeated his brother, the Duke of Normandy.
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Matilda was Henry I's daughter.
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Henry II was Queen Matilda's son
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Thomas a Becket (1120-1170) was appointed Archbishop of England by Henry I. As he constantly disagreed the king, he was forced to exile in France. He was later murdered in Canterbury Cathedral and made saint in 1173.
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Richard I Lionheart,son of Henry II.
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Some of the most remarkable students at Cambridge University are Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking.
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This document guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privilidges, uphold the freedom of the church and maintain the nation's laws.
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Henry III was defeated.
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Westminster Abbey was rebuilt. The church is located in Westmisnter and it is one of the most notable religious English sites. It has been the traditional coronation and burial site of British monarchs.
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Edward I, nicknamed "Longshanks" due to his great height and stature, was perhaps the most successful of the medieval monarchs. The first 20 years of his reign, marked a high point of cooperation between crown and community.
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Edward I defeatedLlewellyn, Prince of Wales.
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William Wallace "Braveheart"Edward I defeated the Scottish leader William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk. He was later executed in 1305.
