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William 1st death

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  • Q1
    In what year did William the Conqueror die?
    1066
    1101
    1087
    1095
    30s
  • Q2
    Where did William the Conqueror die?
    Westminster Abbey
    Clifford's Tower
    Priory of Saint Gervase
    Battle Abbey
    30s
  • Q3
    What was William's condition as he lay dying?
    He was healthy and energetic
    He was old and obese
    He was young and strong
    He was bedridden due to a broken leg
    30s
  • Q4
    What did William do to express his remorse as he lay dying?
    Released his prisoners and donated to the church
    Ignored his sins
    Started a war
    Fled to Normandy
    30s
  • Q5
    Who did William the Conqueror leave the Duchy of Normandy to?
    William Rufus
    Harold Godwinson
    Henry
    Robert Curthose
    30s
  • Q6
    What act did William perform as part of his deathbed confession?
    He declared war on France
    He built a hospital
    He appointed a new king
    He released many of his prisoners
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of his sons did William bequeath the Kingdom of England to?
    Robert Curthose
    Harold Godwinson
    William Rufus
    Henry
    30s
  • Q8
    What happened to William's body after he died?
    It was taken to London
    It was immediately buried
    It was left exposed on the floor
    It was embalmed
    30s
  • Q9
    What unusual event occurred during William's funeral procession?
    A sudden blizzard hit
    Nobles arrived late
    A fire broke out in the town
    The church was overcrowded
    30s
  • Q10
    What issue arose when they tried to lower William's body into the grave?
    The coffin was too small
    The grave was too shallow
    The body was missing
    The body was swollen and ruptured
    30s
  • Q11
    How was William viewed by his subjects during his reign?
    As a feared ruler
    As a merchant
    As a beloved king
    As a peaceful leader
    30s
  • Q12
    Who was present at William's funeral that was noteworthy?
    William Rufus
    No family members were present
    Robert Curthose
    Only William's youngest son, Henry
    30s
  • Q13
    What was the general perception of William as a king?
    He was feared rather than beloved
    He was considered a benevolent king
    He was an extremely popular ruler
    He was universally respected
    30s

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