The Pope's blessing helped Duke William a lot, because by blessing the invasion the Pope was also giving it is authority, meaning that Christians tended to support the Duke. It also made it easier for him to recruit mercenaries, bolstered the morale of his troops and probably had a negative effect on King Harolds army.
The pope blessed William and the pope knew on whose sight was the fair The pope blessed William and the pope knew on whose sight was the fair
because Harold godwinson swore an oath on saints remains that he would help William become king. the pope was on his side because it is like acting against god if you break an oath.
Because Harold Godwinson broke his oath
William duke of Normandy had the surname of longsword. he was promised the thrown when King Edward died but it went to Harold Godwin. William got support from the Pope and then invaded the country with the Battle of Hastings. hope this helped :)
One of his supporters was the Pope.
please use correct english, in order for people to be able to understand your question, and then answer it.
Duke William of Normandy had gathered an invasion fleet and set sail on the 28 September 1066. they landed in pevensey near Hastings on 29 September 1066. the battle took place in Hastings near the south coast. hope this helped
There were two Dukes of Normandy named William: William I Longsword was the 2nd Duke of Normandy. William II the Conqueror was the 7th Duke of Normandy (also known as King William I).
William duke of Normandy had the surname of longsword. he was promised the thrown when King Edward died but it went to Harold Godwin. William got support from the Pope and then invaded the country with the Battle of Hastings. hope this helped :)
One of his supporters was the Pope.
please use correct english, in order for people to be able to understand your question, and then answer it.
Duke William of Normandy had gathered an invasion fleet and set sail on the 28 September 1066. they landed in pevensey near Hastings on 29 September 1066. the battle took place in Hastings near the south coast. hope this helped
There were two Dukes of Normandy named William: William I Longsword was the 2nd Duke of Normandy. William II the Conqueror was the 7th Duke of Normandy (also known as King William I).
William of Normandy was king Edwards cousin
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William Duke Of Normandy have a Wife and Kids?? What are there names??
Yes, he was from NORMANDY, which is in France.
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William duke of Normandy
What did William of Normandy look like? William of Normandy had a long angular face. He had a long pointed beard at one time. He was a regal and stately looking man.