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Did William duke of Normandy or Harald Hardrada invade England first?
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Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?
"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. = =
Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?
William the Conqueror. I think.
Which men fought in the Battle of Hastings?
erm... i think it was harald hardrada, harold godwinson and william of normandy... i think
Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?
"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. = =
Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
Where was Harold before he battled William of Normandy?
In northern England, fighting with Harald Hardrada of Norway at Stamford Bridge. Harold II defeated Harald and then marched 250 miles to meet William of Normandy at Hastings.
Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?
William the Conqueror. I think.
Which men fought in the Battle of Hastings?
erm... i think it was harald hardrada, harold godwinson and william of normandy... i think
Who were the three people who fought for the english throne?
Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada
How did harald hardrada get the throne of England?
Harold Hadrada did not win the battle of hastings he was killed by Harold Godwinson at Stanford bridge. After a long fight William Duke of Normandy shot Harold Godwinson in the eye which made William thr king of England.
What could Harold Godwinson not control?
The fact that William the Conqueror and Harald Hardrada were invading England.
Who was Harold godwinson William of Normandy and harald hardrada?
Harald Hardrada would have been a good king because he was French and he could speak different languages so people would like him, and he was very prepared for a war he was even a experienced warrior.Harold Godwinson had sworn on the saints bones that he will be king.
What king was defeated in the battle of hastings in 1066?
in the year of the Battle of Hastings 1066 Harald sigurdson (Otherwise known as Hardrada) of Norway was the first to land in England with an invasion force and was defeated at stamford, but the battle of hasting was fought between Harold godwineson of England and the invading army of William of Normandy
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
