William and Herleva

 

(1) Read Herleva of Falaise: (a) What were the names of Herleva's four children? (b) What were the father's names?

(2) What was the occupation of Herleva's father?

(3) Read source S2. Why did William get very angry when the citizens of the town he was besieging put out animal skins over the city walls?

(4) Read source S1. Did Geoffrey Malaterra like the Normans? Explain your answer in as much detail as possible.

(5) Can you give any possible reasons why Gilbert, Count of Brionne and Robert, Duke of Normandy, did not marry Herleva?

 

Glossary

Tanner: A man who prepares animal skins so that they can be made into clothes and shoes.

Booty: Goods taken from people defeated in warfare.

Besieged: To surround a town or castle with armed forces.

Illegitimate: A person born to a woman who is not married to his or her father.

 

 

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