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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.
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∙ 13y agobecause after Edward the confessor died the wise people of England got together and had to decide between 4 contenders Harald hardraada, Edgar Atheling, Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson and obviously they choose Harold Godwinson
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∙ 13y agoHe became king by Edward the confessor heading over the throne!
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∙ 12y agoHarold Godwinson become King because he was elected by the Witan, the Assembly of the Anglo-Saxon regional kings.
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∙ 12y agoHarold was 15 when he becasue king.
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Was Harold Godwineson the king of England?
Harold Godwineson was king then William the conquer defeated him and became king of England!
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
How old was Josiah when he became king?
he was 8 years old when he became king
What actions did William take when he found out that Harold became king of England?
William killed Harold and then became king
Was Harold Godwineson the king of England?
Harold Godwineson was king then William the conquer defeated him and became king of England!
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
What age was king Harold of England when he became king?
44
When did Harold become king?
harald became king in 1066
Who was after King Edward the confessor?
Harold godwinson was, then he was beaten by William the conqueror at The Battle of Hastings, and William became king.
What did Harold Godwinson were when he became king?
he were clouths
Who was king of England in 1066?
King Harold became king after Edward the Confessor died
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
Was Harold Godwinson ever king?
Yes he became king on 6 January 1066
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
How many sons did king Harold have?
King Harold had 5 sons. notably sons Sweyn_Godwinson, Harold, Tostig_Godwinson, Gyrth_Godwinsonand Leofwine_Godwinsonand a daughter, Edith_of_Wessex(1029--75), who became Queen_consortof Edward_the_Confessor.
