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How come Harold godwinson got to be king not William duke of Normandy?
Harold Godwinson was never The King he fought William Duke of Normandy but failed and was killed. The Duke killed both of his challengers and won the throne.
What where the causes of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
Did Harold godwinson come from Norway or Normandy?
He was the Duke of Normandy. His son, William the conqueror, became Duke at the age of 7 when Harold died from a pilgramage to Jerusalem
What was William of Normandy's idea?
To pretend he was dead so that Harold Godwinson's army would come down from the hill.
Who invaded in 1066 and where they come from?
Harald Hardrada invaded the north and was killed by the new king Harold godwinson then William of Normandy attacked in the south and won.
Where did the three men who wanted to steel the throne in 1066 come from?
The three men who sought to claim the English throne in 1066 were Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy), and Harald Hardrada (King of Norway). Harold Godwinson was an English nobleman, while William hailed from Normandy in what is now France. Harald Hardrada, on the other hand, was a Viking king from Norway. Their competing claims ultimately led to the pivotal events of that year, including the Battle of Hastings.
Did Harold Godwinson affect anybody?
Yes, Harold Godwinson significantly affected many individuals and groups during his reign as King of England in 1066. His leadership and decisions impacted the Anglo-Saxon nobility, the common people, and rival claimants to the throne, particularly William the Conqueror and King Harald Hardrada. His defeat at the Battle of Hastings resulted in the Norman Conquest, leading to profound changes in English society, governance, and culture that influenced generations to come.
Where did William confessor come from?
There was no William Confessor. King Edward, known as The Confessor was King of England until he died in January 1066. He was succeeded by Harold Godwinson who was then deposed and killed by William of Normandy at the battle of Hastings. William became King William I and was also known as William the Conqueror.
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
Did William outwit Harold at hastings?
William and his army tricked Harold. they pretended to retreat and when Harold and his army followed they attacked.. they also charged between the gaps of the 'tortoise'. this is a tactic that they used.
Where did haralds army come from for the battle at stamford bridge?
The Saxon Army under King Harold Godwinson had marched 180 miles in 4 days. Stamford Bridge is near York so 180 miles South of York is where they had started their forced march from.... they then turned around and went all the way to the South coast to fight William the Conqueror at Hastings...........
How did William win the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
William won the battle of Hastings because he had more Knights than Harold that were on horses with axes, he travels on a boat so he wasn't tired but Harold walked all the way instead of waiting for William's army to come to them and William had more people on his side than Harold did because Harold forgot to pay his army for helping him win the battle so some people left in anger for not getting payed.
