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The establishment of Norman rule in England by William the Conqueror began after his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. This period saw the reconciliation with English nobility, resistance from native forces, the Harrying of the North, and the reformation of the English church. Key figures include William the Conqueror, Edgar the Ætheling, and Archbishop Lanfranc. The transformation included castle-building, ecclesiastical councils, and the founding of Battle Abbey.
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William confirmed the lands and titles of earls and arranged marriages to secure loyalty
William stripped the Godwinson family of their estates for their opposition at the Battle of Hastings
William maintained the English church leadership, except for the deposed Archbishop Stigand
William faced invasions, revolts, and raids from former allies and the sons of Harold Godwinson
William built castles to fortify Norman authority and maintain order in England
William used military campaigns and forced submissions to quell rebellions by earls and other leaders
A rebellion led by Edgar the Ætheling and supported by King Sweyn of Denmark resulted in the capture of York
William initiated a ruthless scorched-earth campaign to crush the rebellion and reaffirm his sovereignty
Despite severe resistance, William maintained control and eventually gained submission from key figures
William's rule received papal recognition and led to the removal of native church leaders and their replacement with Norman clergy
Lanfranc and Thomas of Bayeux were appointed as archbishops, signifying a major reorganization of the English church
William solidified his control over the church and confirmed the autonomy of the Norman church at the Council of Lillebonne
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William's reconciliation with English nobility post-Hastings
Confirmed lands and titles of earls like Edwin and Morcar to secure loyalty.
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William's strategy for integrating Normans and English
Arranged marriage of his niece to Waltheof; proposed union of Edwin with his daughter.
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Treatment of Edgar the Ætheling by William
Pacified Edgar, a throne claimant, with land grants to mitigate his opposition.
