The Normans: From William the Conqueror To King John's Magna Carta | Kings & Queens | Real Royalty

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Published 2023-08-04
Our journey begins at one of the most important and probably best known events in English history - the Norman invasion of Britain and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It takes us through the reigning monarchs of the next 150 years to 1216 and to the death of King John; the last of the Angevins. Along the way, we are introduced to the four Norman kings; William I, William II, Henry I, and Stephen, the Angevins follow in 1154 with Henry II, Richard I and the aforementioned King John. Learn about their lives, deaths and the circumstances in which they inherited the throne.

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All Comments (21)
  • @wellston2826
    That Bayeux Tapestry seems like a real stitch-up to me.
  • @VolcanoGroupie
    I listen to the excellent British History Podcast. The podcast has been available for a few years and we’ve learned about Roman and Anglo Saxon rulers and have just reached the time of William the Conqueror.
  • @mohammedsaysrashid3587
    Really, it was a wonderful historical coverage video of Britain 🇬🇧 kingship since 1066 ... until the famous Crusaders ✝️ campaign .. Richard was a son of 😊 Elena.... England 🇬🇧 queen 👸 & 2nd invitation of French of Britain Island😮...allot thanks (History Hit) channel for sharing this remarkable historical coverage video
  • @onagaali2024
    Excellent and interesting documentary. Yet there's one mistake. Empress Matilda's son who became King in 1154 is Henry II not Henry III.
  • @lilytea3
    0:38: 👑 The video explores the surprising history of the kings and queens of England, including the proposal to adopt Islam as the national religion. 5:24: ! The video discusses the Norman conquest of England and how it transformed the country's monarchy. 10:51: ! William Rufus's reign was marked by discontent among churchmen and barons, and he was disliked by his people and abominable to God due to his lack of marriage and children. 15:50: 💼 King Henry II implemented a system of government by appointing officers and judges from the church, and enforced laws harshly. 20:19: 💀 Henry died after ignoring his doctor's advice and eating lampreys, leaving the job of the king of England unresolved. 26:11: 👑 King Stephen's reign of England was filled with turmoil and fighting, but he eventually named his adopted son Henry as his successor. 30:30: 👑 Henry wanted to reduce the power of the church and install Thomas Beckett as the new Archbishop to deliver the church to him. 35:33: 💥 Richard the Lionheart goes on a crusade to recover Jerusalem but fails. 40:29: 👑 King John of England faced conflicts with the Pope, leading to his excommunication and a failed attempt to join forces with the Emir of Morocco. Recap by T
  • @Rob-vs8ye
    Captain of the White Ship is my direct grandfather by blood. HIs son was a Baron and his father was captain of the lead ship for William the Conquerer
  • @lindakay9552
    This period is the hardest in history for me to wrap my head around. I literally should not exist. I'm a genetic paradox. Scottish 20%, Norwegian 16%, German 15%, Irish 15%, English 14%, Sweedish/Danish 12%, Welsh 5%, French 3%, Finnish 1%
  • @kashfiaislam9995
    King William I the Conqueror was a direct male line descendant of Antiochus II Theos. 👑💍🇬🇧
  • @LadyBirch
    My Rains family line fought in the battle of Hastings. Was given a seat and title somewhere for their contribution to the win.
  • @betelgezaa
    A very good and informative video. Typical British. With lots of sarcasm.
  • @abdulazizclare9545
    Rich history my family was de Brionne in Normandy then became de Clare.
  • @MymilanitalyBlogspot
    Did I hear "Henry the Third" as Eleanor of Aquitane's husband? It was Henry the Second.
  • @NorvelCooksey
    My great great great way back grandfather was 1st cuz to William the first . Probably I am just one of a million that can say that.
  • @carynfisher9463
    Wow. What a way to paint Eleanor of Aquitaine as little more than a power-hungry tart instead of the intelligent, bold, capable woman she was.