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How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
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∙ 12y ago
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
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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.
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 is better out of the three contenders in 1066?
You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx
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 people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?
Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
Why did harald hardrada invade England?
He invaded England because he thought Harold Godwinson promised him the throne!!!
What were Harold Godwinson's claims to be king?
Well, he was born in England he had a good army and he was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor.
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.
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 is better out of the three contenders in 1066?
You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx
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 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 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.
Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?
Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
Why should't Harold godwinson be king?
Well, he lost the battle of Hastings for a start. William of Normandy claimed that Harold Godwinsson had promised him the throne, so attacked.
How did harald hardrada get the throne of England?
Harold Hadrada did not win the battle of hastings he was killed by Harold Godwinson at Stanford bridge. After a long fight William Duke of Normandy shot Harold Godwinson in the eye which made William thr king of England.
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.
