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Government In Medieval England
Government in medieval England may refer to: * Government in Anglo-Saxon England (–1066) * Government in Norman and Angevin England (1066–1216) * Government in late medieval England The government of the Kingdom of England in the Middle Ages was a monarchy based on the principles of feudalism. The king possessed ultimate executive, legislative, and judicial power. However, some limits to the king's authority had been imposed ... (1216–1485) {{Set index article Government of England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government In Anglo-Saxon England
Government in Anglo-Saxon England covers English government during the Anglo-Saxon period from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066. See Government in medieval England for developments after 1066. Until the 9th century, England was divided into multiple Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Each kingdom had its own laws and customs, but all shared a common basis in the Germanic legal tradition. In the 9th century, the Kingdom of Wessex absorbed the other kingdoms, creating the unified Kingdom of England. The king's primary responsibilities were to defend his people, dispense justice, and maintain order. Kings had extensive powers to make laws, mint coins, levy taxes, raise armies, regulate trade, and conduct diplomacy. The witan or royal council advised the king, and the Royal Households of the United Kingdom, royal household provided the administrative machinery of government. England was divided into ealdormanries led by ealdormen (later earls) appointed by the king. An eald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government In Norman And Angevin England
From the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the death of King John in 1216, England was governed by the Norman and Plantagenet dynasties. The Norman kings preserved and built upon the institutions of Anglo-Saxon government. They also introduced new institutions, in particular, formalized feudalism. For later developments in English government, see Government in late medieval England. Historical context William the Conqueror () inherited a sophisticated Anglo-Saxon government. He gradually replaced the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy with Anglo-Normans and introduced feudalism to England. Nevertheless, government institutions remained essentially unchanged. The Conqueror's sons, William II () and Henry I (), succeeded him. Henry died without a legitimate male heir. Henry designated his daughter, Empress Matilda, as his successor, but his nephew Stephen () claimed the throne. The resulting civil war, known as the Anarchy, weakened royal authority and ended in a negotiated settlement whereb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government In Late Medieval England
The government of the Kingdom of England in the Middle Ages was a monarchy based on the principles of feudalism. The king possessed ultimate executive, legislative, and judicial power. However, some limits to the king's authority had been imposed by the 13th century. Magna Carta established the principle that taxes could not be levied without common consent, and Parliament was able to assert its power over taxation throughout this period. For information on English government before 1216, see Government in Norman and Angevin England. Crown Inheritance and coronation Under the Plantagenets, rules of primogeniture were established, and a new reign was considered to have begun on the death of the old king. When Henry III died in 1272, his son Edward I became king even though he was on a crusade at the time and would not be crowned until 1274. Henry III was crowned twice. The nine-year-old Henry was first given a hasty coronation in 1216 at Gloucester Cathedral by Guala B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
