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32 Cards in this Set
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Agatha-
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daughter of William
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Tostig-
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earl of Northumbria who seeks help from Harald Hardrada
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Tostig-
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earl of Northumbria who seeks help from Harald Hardrada
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Matilda-
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wife of William who was 4ft. 2in
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Harald Hardrada-
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Scandinavian warrior, know as the greatest berserker, who
attacks England under the encouragement of Tostig |
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Eustace-
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Count who called the Godwin family to be exiled
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Domesday-
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book that was known to keep records of England, especially for
taxes |
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Rannulph-
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new thane appointed by William for doing his duty
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Ulfer-
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thane in Horstede who attends the moots
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William-
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Ruler of Normandy who attacks England
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Harold-
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King of England who loses to William at the battle of Hastings
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Edward-
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previous king of England known as Edward the Confessor. When he died
Harold became king |
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Edith Svannshals-
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lady friend of Edward whose brother is Harold. Her name
means swan neck |
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Eldgyth-
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wife of Edward who married him to settle disputes in the North
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Housecarls-
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very well trained English soldiers who made up the active army
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Subregulus-
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underking who is usually considered for kingship after the
previous one dies |
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Odo-
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brother of William who was made a bishop at the age of 13
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Godwin-
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he wanted his family to be part of the royal class so he tried to
marry his daughter into the royal family. The plan failed. |
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Horstede-
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location of the city in which the story is based. It is close to
the battle yet isn't destroyed by the Normans |
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King Olav-
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he was the former king of the Normans whose tomb was visited for
relics |
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Wasta-
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name given to towns that were devastated by the Normans
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Lanfranc-
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man responsible for getting Harold convicted and excommunicated in
the ecclesiastic court |
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Pevensey-
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city where the Normans landed; it was the site of a Roman military
camp |
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Confessor-
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person who is known to confess his religion in the face of
persecution |
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Dei Gratia Dux-
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by the grace of god
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Rood-
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cross made out of stone and plated in gold that supposedly cured the
king of paralysis as a child |
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Landeyda-
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white stable with a raven on it
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Landeyda-
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white stable with a raven on it
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Elfin-
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monk, told Harold god was against him in a dream
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Fyrd-
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commoners who were drafted to fight if needed; they were untrained and
poorly armed |
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Count Conan-
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man who was killed by putting poison in his gloves; he threatened William that he would take Normandy while he was away
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Confessor-
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one who confesses their religion in the face of danger
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