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The Bayeux embroidery (which was probably supervised and designed by the Norman - not French- bishop Odo) portrays Harold being ridden down by mounted Norman knights under the caption "hic harold rex interfectus est" - here king Harold has been killed.
Some people take the previous scene (apparently showing a Saxon being wounded by an arrow in the eye) to be Harold earlier in the battle. It is possible that this is an error, due to an incorrect 19th century repair to the embroidery that changed the direction of the arrow or even replaced an original spear with an arrow.
There is no mention in contemporary accounts of Harold being shot in the eye.
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Did the Church have anything to do with Joan of Arc's death?
The Church, no, It was an ethnic French bishop who supported the British who condemned Joan to death for heresy, not the Church. When an investigation was completed 25 years after Joan's death, Joan was found to have been innocent of all charges but the bishop was found to have been guilty of heresy instead.
What was the importance of Harold Godwinsons death?
The Impotance was that the English LOST The battle of Hastings and William The Conkeror(French Duke) became the New King of England.
What were the awards billy bishop got after is death?
Billy Bishop got no Award after his 1956 death but before he got the Victoria Award for Most the bravest British solider in the War so... after his death Bishop did'nt win anything
What nicknames did Harold Shipman go by?
Harold Shipman went by Freddy, and Doctor Death.
How did King Harold die and how do you know this?
an account of harolds death written by a french bishop just 2 years after the battle-well before the bayeux was tapestry was embroided"with the point of his lance the first knight pierced harolds shield and chest, drenching the ground with blood. With his sword the second knight cut off his head. the third dissembowelled him with his javelin.the fourth hacked off his leg." 150 years later this was written"Harold fell his brain pierced by an arrow."
Who succeded king Harold godwinson?
William the Conqueror, upon Harold death at the Battle of Hastings.
How old was Harold Ross at death?
Harold Ross died on December 6, 1951 at the age of 59.
How old was Harold Lloyd at death?
Harold Lloyd died on March 8, 1971 at the age of 77.
How old was Harold Abrahams at death?
Harold Abrahams died on January 14, 1978 at the age of 78.
How old was Harold Sakata at death?
Harold Sakata died on July 29, 1982 at the age of 62.
How old was Harold Cardinal at death?
Harold Cardinal died on June 3, 2005 at the age of 60.
How old was Harold Alexander at death?
Harold Alexander died on June 16, 1969 at the age of 77.
