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Because he was related to king Edward and king Edward thought that he would be a good king as he was very powerful :)
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What did France say about William duke of Normandy?
they said why should he get the throne?
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.
Who do you reckon should have took the throne after King Edward?
William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.
What relation was William duke of Normandy to Harold goodwin?
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne
Who was willam duke of Normandy?
The ruler of Normandy which is in northern France. He was of Viking descent. He went on to win the Battle of Hastings and claim the English throne.
Help With History Homework Fill in the table this is history Harold Godwinson Who were they What was their claim to the throne of England William Duke of Normany Who were the?
William duke of Normandy.
Why did Edward the Confessor choose William Duke of Normandy as his successor?
William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward the Confessor had promished him the throne, but there's NO evidence that he did so. MY ANSWER!!!!! William of Normandy believed he was entitled to the throne of England because he claimed the Edward swore the holy grails for when he died he was to become King. Although William says this there is no evidence that he did so.
Who were the three people who fought for the english throne?
Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada
What was the the first name of the duke of Normandy?
Robert III, duke of Normandy
What number duke was duke William of Normandy?
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).
Why did Edwards the confessers death cause the battle of hastings?
Because Harold then took the throne which William of Normandy had been promised. Because his death caused a struggle for succession to the Throne of England between Harold Godwinson and Duke William of Normandy, both of whom appeared to have (and, possibly, both did have) a legitimate claim to the throne.
Did William duke of Normandy have kids?
William Duke Of Normandy have a Wife and Kids?? What are there names??
