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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 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.
How did the duke of Normandy win the Battle of Hastings?
hiWilliam_Duke_of_Normandy_won_the_Battle_of_Hastings_because_Harold_Godwinson's_army_was_tired_because_they_had_a_battle_with_Harold_Hardraada's_army_before_the_battle_of_Hastings_so_that_meant_he_lost_some_of_his_men_which_meant_William_had_more_opportunity_to_win_,_and_he_had_a_bigger,_and_more_trained_army,_with_more_equipment_ie._Horses">William Duke of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings because Harold Godwinson's army was tired because they had a battle with Harold Hardraada's army before the battle of Hastings so that meant he lost some of his men which meant William had more opportunity to win , and he had a bigger, and more trained army, with more equipment ie. HorsesWilliam's army was better prepared, he showed good leadership and he had better tactics. It was bad timing for Harold and also Harold's 's army was weak.He showed good leader ship. He rode at the front of his army, whereas Harold was at the back of his army. When his men thought he had been killed or injured, he lifted up his helmet so his men could see his face. Before the battle, he told his army that God was on their side and that they were doing the right thing. They spent the whole night, before the battle, in prayer. He fought beside his men as if he was one of them, not king!it was a bad timing for Harold. Before the battle of Hastings, Harold Godwineson had had to go to the battle of Stamford Bridge, where he had fought Harald Hardraada and won. The battle of Stamford Bridge up in the north, so because there was no means of transport they had to march on foot, up to the north. Then, when William appeared in the south, they had had to march back down again. Also lots of his men were killed and most of his men were farmers, so they had gone home to harvest. If Harold had waited, more men would have come and he might have won.
Where did Harold and William come from?
Harold came from England . William came from France
