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Give you three resons why William of Normandy should be king?
Actually Edward the Confesser wanted William and Harold to be king a big mistake
How did William Normandy become king?
I think it was because he deafeated King Harold and apparently he had some English blood and was promised by edward the confesser.
Why did William the Conqueror have a claim to the thrown of England?
Because he thought that the throne was promised to him by Edward the Confesser .He was also very close to Edward and he grew up with him
Did edward the confesser die before the Battle of Hastings?
yes The death of Edward the Confessor led to the Battle of Hastings because William of Normandy thought he had a claim to the English Crown rather than Harold II. William pursues this claim by invasion.
How was William related to Edward?
Williams grandfather, Richard 2nd of Normandy was the brother of Edwards mother, Emma of Normandy.
Who was Harold godwinson to edward the confesser?
Harold Godwinson was married to Edward's the confesser sister.:)
Who replaced edward the confesser of England in 1066 as the next king of England?
William become the king.
Who was king after Edward the Confesser died?
William Duke of NormandyAnother answer: There have been several Kings with the name of Edward. You need to state which one you mean. None of them were succeeded by William I, who succeeded King Harold Godwinson after he defeated him at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.. edward the 2
Who was after Edward on the throne?
William of Normandy
Was William Duke of Normandy related to Edward the confessor?
== == Edward's mother was the sister of William's paternal grandfather. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_of_Normandy#Family_tree (See her family tree).
Did William of Normandy ever meet edward the confessor?
Edwards mother, Emma of Normandy was the sister of Richard 2nd of Normandy. Richard is the grandfather of William the Conqueror. Hope this helps. It took me ages to find this out.
Who built the Westminster abby?
Edward the confesser
