HIS220Y5 Final: Medieval History Exam Review.docx
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Provide the date, the place, and historical significance. William i (conqueror: 11th century, norman king of england and duke of normandy. Henry i: 12th century, king of england, son of william the conqueror. Henry ii: 12th century, king of england, duke of normandy etc, father of richard i and king john, henry attacked england various times and soon became the king of england, appointed thomas becket as archbishop. Henry wanted to merge the church with judicial system which in turn weakens the churches. He also cheated on his wife: died and succeeded by richard i. Required john to proclaim certain liberties and that his will was not arbitrary. This was issued to limit the power of the king. Led to the constitutional law in the english speaking world. Henry iv: 11th to 12th century, king of the romans and afterwards king of the holy roman emperor, brought in the investiture controversy.
