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... William the Conqueror received his death- wound in 1087. In the presence of Anselm we are told that he who to most men seemed harsh and terrible became so mild that by- standers looked on with amazement ( EADMER , Vit . Ans . i . 47 ) ...
... William the Conqueror received his death- wound in 1087. In the presence of Anselm we are told that he who to most men seemed harsh and terrible became so mild that by- standers looked on with amazement ( EADMER , Vit . Ans . i . 47 ) ...
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... William , who besought him by his friendship for his father and mother to yield to the general wish . Anselm was inflexible . At the king's bidding they fell down at his feet , but Anselm pro- strated himself also , and could not be per ...
... William , who besought him by his friendship for his father and mother to yield to the general wish . Anselm was inflexible . At the king's bidding they fell down at his feet , but Anselm pro- strated himself also , and could not be per ...
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... William at Hastings , he frankly as a reproof of his extortionate methods of told him that if he would hope for a bless- raising money , and he angrily replied , ' Keep ing upon his expedition to Normandy or your scolding and your money ...
... William at Hastings , he frankly as a reproof of his extortionate methods of told him that if he would hope for a bless- raising money , and he angrily replied , ' Keep ing upon his expedition to Normandy or your scolding and your money ...
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... William crossed at length to Normandy about the middle of March . He spent much and gained little in his campaign , and returned to England on 28 Dec. 1094 . Anselm had not yet received his pallium from the pope , which , although not ...
... William crossed at length to Normandy about the middle of March . He spent much and gained little in his campaign , and returned to England on 28 Dec. 1094 . Anselm had not yet received his pallium from the pope , which , although not ...
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... William . The king was exceedingly wroth , and consulted with the bishops and nobles concerning the answer to be given . Their perplexity was extreme . They broke up into small groups , each discussing how some answer might be framed ...
... William . The king was exceedingly wroth , and consulted with the bishops and nobles concerning the answer to be given . Their perplexity was extreme . They broke up into small groups , each discussing how some answer might be framed ...
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