How did William use land to control England?
How did William use land to control England? William set up a Feudal System in England (you might have heard of this before). It was a simple, but effective system, where all land was owned by the King. One quarter was kept by the King as his personal property, some was given to the Church and the rest leased out under strict controls.
Why is 1066 so important?
1066 was a momentous year for England. The death of the elderly English king, Edward the Confessor, on 5 January set off a chain of events that would lead, on 14 October, to the Battle of Hastings. In the years that followed, the Normans had a profound impact on the country they had conquered.
Which king exploded at his funeral?
William the Conqueror's Exploding Corpse - Historic UK.