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Because he was a strong leader and had good cavalry-horsemen.

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he was promised the throne.

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Q: What are the reasons why William of Normandy should have become king?
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Who was lucky to win the Battle of Hastings?

The Normans should have won the battle of Hastings because they had a better army and they were more prepared for war. Also, William the Conqurer had more reasons to become king then the other monarchs. In the end, it was they who won the battle.


Who was friends with William duke of Normandy?

Most people say that William, duke of Normandy was cruel but he did have at least one friend which was Edward, the Confessor who supposedly had said that William should be the next king. Edward, the Confessor was also a distant cousin of William's and was his best friend.


Why should William duke of Normandy not be king in 1066?

William Of Normandy wasn't thought to be the right heir to the throne because he was French and from France not England. But in 1066 he became king anyway when he shot Harold II in the eye with an arrow which killed him - making William king of England.


What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?

This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.


What pope backed William of Normandy?

After Edward the Confessor died, Duke William of Normandy thought that Edward would have wanted him to become the next King of England. But Harold Godwin already had other plans and already had been crowned King of England. This had made William furious. He decided a battle should take place to see who was fit to be the real king. As they fought at Senlac Hill(which was known as the famous Battle of Hastings), the fearless Normans ran up the hill, and killed Harold. The battle was over and William was crowned King. The English hated William. He always punished the innocent along with the guilty. William died a brutal death,too. An arrow was speared into his chest accidentally, and he died on the spot. Good for him, right? And as you can see, no one supported him to become king. Everyone detested him, even his fellow countrymen!

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What did France say about William duke of Normandy?

they said why should he get the throne?


When William Duke Of Normandy Landed in Pevensey what should Harold Godwineson done?

Waited for William to come to him


William Duke of Normandy should not have been king?

because he wasn't from England


Who was lucky to win the Battle of Hastings?

The Normans should have won the battle of Hastings because they had a better army and they were more prepared for war. Also, William the Conqurer had more reasons to become king then the other monarchs. In the end, it was they who won the battle.


Who was friends with William duke of Normandy?

Most people say that William, duke of Normandy was cruel but he did have at least one friend which was Edward, the Confessor who supposedly had said that William should be the next king. Edward, the Confessor was also a distant cousin of William's and was his best friend.


How did William Duke of Normandy convince the people he should be king?

By successfully invading England in 1066.


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


Who do you reckon should have took the throne after King Edward?

William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.


Why should William duke of Normandy not be king in 1066?

William Of Normandy wasn't thought to be the right heir to the throne because he was French and from France not England. But in 1066 he became king anyway when he shot Harold II in the eye with an arrow which killed him - making William king of England.


Why did Henry vii think he should become king?

Someone would want to become king of England because of the wealth, fame and fortune of becoming a king. If u ask yourself that question of why would you want to become king of England? it is obvious you would say because of the money


What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?

This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.


What pope backed William of Normandy?

After Edward the Confessor died, Duke William of Normandy thought that Edward would have wanted him to become the next King of England. But Harold Godwin already had other plans and already had been crowned King of England. This had made William furious. He decided a battle should take place to see who was fit to be the real king. As they fought at Senlac Hill(which was known as the famous Battle of Hastings), the fearless Normans ran up the hill, and killed Harold. The battle was over and William was crowned King. The English hated William. He always punished the innocent along with the guilty. William died a brutal death,too. An arrow was speared into his chest accidentally, and he died on the spot. Good for him, right? And as you can see, no one supported him to become king. Everyone detested him, even his fellow countrymen!