Year 10 - History
The king and the bishops of Durham
Durham Cathedral
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the historical environment, choosing the relevant site study to complement their understanding of Norman England.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the relationship between Norman kings and the bishops of Durham.
Key Notes
- William II was more willing to go against the Church and removed William St Calais and Bishop of Durham.
- William II and Flambard reveal how the relationship between the Church and monarchy could be used for power and money.
- Henry I imprisoned Ranulf Flambard in the Tower of London for embezzlement.
- Flambard escaped and joined Robert Curthose's invasion of England.
- Flambard was restored as bishop and is buried in Durham Cathedral's chapter house alongside William Saint-Calais.
Vocabulary To Learn
- embezzlement: the crime of secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an organisation or business you work for
- bishopric: an area for which one bishop is directly responsible
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Once a bishop is removed or exiled, they are effectively cancelled from the English nobility forever.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
William II was more willing to go against the Church and removed William St Calais and Bishop of Durham. William II and Flambard reveal how the relationship between the Church and monarchy could be used for power and money.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'embezzlement'
the crime of secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an organisation or business you work for.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Once a bishop is removed or exiled, they are effectively cancelled from the English nobility forever. Correction: In fact, William Saint Calais and Ranulf Flambard were both restored to their bishoprics after being removed.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Durham before the Norman Conquest Study Guide
- Durham Cathedral - historical context themes Study Guide
- Durham Cathedral - sources and historical context Study Guide
- Durham Cathedral and continuity and change in Norman England Study Guide
- Durham Cathedral and Norman government Study Guide
- Durham Cathedral: structuring your answer to the historic environment question Study Guide
- The design of Durham Cathedral Study Guide
- The religious function of Durham Cathedral Study Guide
- The significance of Saint Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede Study Guide
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