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How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Who tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?
William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
What were Harold Godwinson's claims to be king?
Well, he was born in England he had a good army and he was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor.
Why did William the Conqueror invaded England?
William laid claim to the English throne after Edward died. He was a distant cousin of Edward and said that Edward had promised him the throne when visiting France in 1051. He even said his claim had been accepted by Harold Godwinson in 1064, when Harold had been blown onto the Norman shore by a storm. William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.
What did Harold hardrada do when Harold godwinson took over the throne?
Hardrada invaded England, but was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who succeeded Edward the Confessor?
Edward the Confessor named his wife's brother, Harold, his successor to the throne. However, Harold could not hold on to the throne, and 10 months later he was defeated by William Duke of Normandy (Formally known as William the Bastard) from Normandy, France. Sorry about the inappropriate use of language. xxx All thanks. xxx !SORRY!
Who is better out of the three contenders in 1066?
You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx
How old was Harold when he became king?
Harold Godwinson or Harold II, assumed the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor in January 1066. The Witenagemot Assembly met and chose Harold out of the eligible Anglo-Saxons they deemed fit to rule as king.
Who were The Three Warriors Who Were In Battle To The Throne?
Harold Hardraada, Harold Godwinson and William
Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?
Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
