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Some historians say Harold godwinson had the best claim to the throne why?
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He had the best claim because he had more witnesses than William did when Edward supposedly promised him the throne 14 years earlier. He was a Saxon Baron in England and had been touted as the most likely successor many years prior to Edward's death. Other parties such as Harald Hardrada, the Viking King, had a generation old promise that had died out with his father.
Edgar Atheling may have had the best claim, as he was Edward's closest male blood relative. He never pursued his claim though, as he was only very young at the time of Edward's death.
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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 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.
How did Harold godwin claim the thrown in 1066?
Harold ii (Harold Godwinson) the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, claimed that he had been promised the throne by his predecessor, Edward the Confessor. However, William, Duke of Normandy, made the same claim and was incensed when Harold took the throne. He amassed an army and invaded England in October 1066. Harold and William's armies fought a decisive battle at Senlac Hill (near the town of Hastings) on 14th October where Harold was mortally wounded. William was then crowned King of England and became known as William the Conqueror.
What where the causes of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
William the Conquerors conquest of England 1066?
The Anglo-Saxon, King Harold, was defeated and killed when William the Conquer arrived from Normandy, France, to claim the throne. The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066.
Who tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?
William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada
Why did William the Conqueror invaded England?
William laid claim to the English throne after Edward died. He was a distant cousin of Edward and said that Edward had promised him the throne when visiting France in 1051. He even said his claim had been accepted by Harold Godwinson in 1064, when Harold had been blown onto the Norman shore by a storm. William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.
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.
What undermine Harold Godwinson's claim?
it mens lol
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.
What did Harold godwinson and his army want to achieve?
They wanted to force the Normans to attack them uphill, crush them in a decisive open battle, and drive them from England, thereby securing Harold's otherwise illegitimate claim to the English Throne and prevent William from becoming King.
How did Harold godwin claim the thrown in 1066?
Harold ii (Harold Godwinson) the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, claimed that he had been promised the throne by his predecessor, Edward the Confessor. However, William, Duke of Normandy, made the same claim and was incensed when Harold took the throne. He amassed an army and invaded England in October 1066. Harold and William's armies fought a decisive battle at Senlac Hill (near the town of Hastings) on 14th October where Harold was mortally wounded. William was then crowned King of England and became known as William the Conqueror.
Who became King in 1066?
The Person who had the best claim to the throne is Harold godwinson. This is because he had the stingiest relationship to King Edward. Also Harold was the only One that was declaired King by the Wotan. The witan were the kings advisitory council
Was Harold Hardrada related to Edward the Confessor?
Answer There is some confusion of names in this question. At the start of the year 1066 the King of England was Edward I, known as Edward The Confessor because he was a deeply pious Christian. He was later made a Saint. Harold Godwinson was Edward's brother-in-law (Edward was married to Harold's sister) and was extremely powerful as The Earl of Wessex. When Edward died on 5th January 1066, Harold Godwinson was proclaimed King by the Witan - an early forerunner of the English Parliament. Duke William of Normandy was a distant cousin of King Edward and he claimed that Edward had named him to be his successor - a claim also made by Harold Godwinson. Both claims may be true - it is possible that Edward had made the same promise to both men. In October 1066, Duke William invaded England and at the Battle of Hastings defeated King Harold and became King William I of England. Because he won the throne by means of invasion and battle, he is also known as William the Conqueror.
Why did Harold want to claim the throne?
Well because there was no one there to stop him so he claimed the throne for himself.
What where the causes of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
William the Conquerors conquest of England 1066?
The Anglo-Saxon, King Harold, was defeated and killed when William the Conquer arrived from Normandy, France, to claim the throne. The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066.
