Unit 1 Activity 1.3

1. Who was Duke William? Duke William was the first Normand king of England.  He was king from 1066 until his death in 1087. 
2. What is he better known as? He was better known as William the Conqueror.
3. How was he related to both Vikings and the King of England? Duke William was related to both the vikings and the king of England, because William was the son of Robert, whom was the duke of Normandy. 
4. Was there really a King of England at the time? If so who was he? At the beginning of 1066, England was ruled by Edward the Confessor. By the end of 1066, William the Conqueror was king. He became king after defeating Harold at the battle of Hastings. 
5. Who is the only English King to be named a Christian saint? The king of 1066, Edward the Confessor, was the only English king to be named a Christian Saint. 
6. How is he related to Duke William? Edward the Confessor was related to Duke William  because Edward's mother was the sister of William's paternal grandfather. 
7. What happened at Hastings in 1066? What happened in the battle of Hastings was Duke William had killed Earl Hodwinson, who was king of England. Duke William had gained the throne. 
8. What language did Duke William speak? Duke William spoke Norman French. 
9. Why is this significant? This is significant because you would think the king of England would speak English, rather than Normand French.