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Did William send a messenger to Harold or the other way around?
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harold sent the mesenger
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What did Harold Godwin Earl of Wessex do to become king?
Nothing, Harold became king because the WITAN, the government at that time, choose him out of 3 people, Harold Hardrada, William and, of course, Harold Godwin. After that the other 2 people tried to take the crown, only William succeeded and was crowned on 25th December 1066.
What happened on the senlac hill in 1066?
William and Harold both fought each other at the battle of Hastings
How did William win due to luck and leadership and preparation?
William won the battle of hastings in 1066by luck and skill.First of all luck: the reason he was lucky because William had to only face Harold and he had more soldiers than him. William made a wall during war of shields and that's how William also protected himself. William had archers and cavalery to attack Harold's army and managed to trick Harold then started to attack and that is how William was lucky by killing Harold.Second of all skill: William had skill, in other words he was intelligent because William tricked Harold's army by pretending to run away and then Harold's army chased William's. William then told his army to attack their enemies and that was how Harold was killed and that is how William had the skill and luck by winning the crown and becoming King of England.AnswerBoth! Mainly the fact he had just come back from the battle of Stampford Bridge. He had lost some of his best trained men and his army were exhausted!
Why was king Harold in a good position at the top of the senlac hill?
From the top of the ridge, Harold could see all the land before him that William was going to approach from. Additionally, the land around the ridge, through which William's men must march, was wet, marshy land in some parts and rocky and bumpy in other parts. That would slow down William's horsemounted soldiers, and the equipment that his army was pulling with them.
What luck did William have in the Battle of Hastings?
These are the bits of luck William had: the wind changed meaning William could cross the channel Harold was up north fighting in the battle of stamford bridge when William landed so Harold had to march all his soldiers south so they ended up being really tired when the battle started Harold lost some of his men in the battle of stamford bridge and had to pick peasants up from the streets while marching to the south
What did Harold Godwin Earl of Wessex do to become king?
Nothing, Harold became king because the WITAN, the government at that time, choose him out of 3 people, Harold Hardrada, William and, of course, Harold Godwin. After that the other 2 people tried to take the crown, only William succeeded and was crowned on 25th December 1066.
Why was William Duke of Normandy tough on the English?
He wanted to be king and There was no other way but to kill king Harold.
What equipment did William the Conqueror have in the Battle of Hastings?
they had horses and Harold didn't and they had more chain mail then the other
What happened on the senlac hill in 1066?
William and Harold both fought each other at the battle of Hastings
How did William win due to luck and leadership and preparation?
William won the battle of hastings in 1066by luck and skill.First of all luck: the reason he was lucky because William had to only face Harold and he had more soldiers than him. William made a wall during war of shields and that's how William also protected himself. William had archers and cavalery to attack Harold's army and managed to trick Harold then started to attack and that is how William was lucky by killing Harold.Second of all skill: William had skill, in other words he was intelligent because William tricked Harold's army by pretending to run away and then Harold's army chased William's. William then told his army to attack their enemies and that was how Harold was killed and that is how William had the skill and luck by winning the crown and becoming King of England.AnswerBoth! Mainly the fact he had just come back from the battle of Stampford Bridge. He had lost some of his best trained men and his army were exhausted!
Why was king Harold in a good position at the top of the senlac hill?
From the top of the ridge, Harold could see all the land before him that William was going to approach from. Additionally, the land around the ridge, through which William's men must march, was wet, marshy land in some parts and rocky and bumpy in other parts. That would slow down William's horsemounted soldiers, and the equipment that his army was pulling with them.
Which three people wanted to be king in 1066?
Harald Haardrada, Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy (godwinson can also be spelt godwineson!) Harald Haardrada was king of Noway and he died in a battle against Harold Godwin(e)son who was the earl of wessex. Finally, William duke of Normandy won the battle of hastings against Harold Godwin(e)son and he became king of England in 1066
Why did they go to batlle against each other in the battle of hastings?
It was all because of the succession issue of 1066: Harold Godwinsson succeeded Edward on account Edward offered the throne to Harold on his death bed. William duke of Normandy thought he was the rightful claimant to the throne, as, through probably bias Norman sources, Harold promised the throne to William. This is why when news of Harold's coronation by Archbishop Stigand arose, William planned to invade.
What succsess did William get for winning the Battle of Hastings?
Defeated Harold Godwinson which made him king. people were scared not to dissagree with him because he had one a battle and killed Harold Godwinson. And other things.
What luck did William have in the Battle of Hastings?
These are the bits of luck William had: the wind changed meaning William could cross the channel Harold was up north fighting in the battle of stamford bridge when William landed so Harold had to march all his soldiers south so they ended up being really tired when the battle started Harold lost some of his men in the battle of stamford bridge and had to pick peasants up from the streets while marching to the south
How did kings and queens start in England?
they followed from other countries they followed from other countries they followed from other countries
Who were the two sides in the battle of hasting?
Invading Norman forces on one side, and King Harold's army on the other. William the duke of Normandy was the leader of the Norman army,and Harold the king of England was the leader of the Anglo Saxon army
