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What weaknesses did Harold Godwinson have to claim the English throne?
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∙ 12y ago
He had no comparison to Williams army. They were fooled twice by Williams army and in the end he was beaten so that explains it all really. He had no comparison to Williams army. They were fooled twice by Williams army and in the end he was beaten so that explains it all really.
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∙ 15y ago
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Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
What did Harold hardrada do when Harold godwinson took over the throne?
Hardrada invaded England, but was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Who seized the English throne after edward confessor died?
An English Lord, Harold Godwinson did. He claimed that the deceased king had entrusted to him the throne of England. Unfortunately so did the Viking chief Harald Hardrada and the Norman king William the Conqueror. After William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England and was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066.
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
When did William the conquer declare war?
1066 aganst Harold Godwinson for the English throne
What did Harold hardrada do when Harold godwinson took over the throne?
Hardrada invaded England, but was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who were The Three Warriors Who Were In Battle To The Throne?
Harold Hardraada, Harold Godwinson and William
Which was the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
When were the claimants to the throne before the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson-English Harald Hadrada-Viking William the Conquerer-French
Who seized the English throne after edward confessor died?
An English Lord, Harold Godwinson did. He claimed that the deceased king had entrusted to him the throne of England. Unfortunately so did the Viking chief Harald Hardrada and the Norman king William the Conqueror. After William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England and was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066.
Who tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?
William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada
Who was Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Godwinson was the Saxon (English) earl Harold Godwinson who claimed the throne of England even though it had been promised to the Norman Duke William of Normandy. The Normans were Vikings living in the north of France.
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
