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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.
What did William duke of Normandy say to his men after the battle of hastings - quotes please?
he said well done men
Who defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William the Second of Normandy defeated King Harold the Second of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. The battle occurred in October 1066 and Harold was killed.
What was William the Conqueror's surname?
William did not have a surname. People had descriptions after their personal names, but these were not surnames as they changed froim time to time and were not inherited from father to son. Before he became King of England, William was Duke of Normandy, and the "of Normandy" was the nearest to what we would call a surname.
Where in France do Moules Mariniere come from?
Most people say they originate from Normandy
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
Who wanted to be king in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson. Well, William of Normandy. Let's just say both guys did.
What did William say in the Battle of Hastings?
His army thought he was dead or missing because they hadn't seen him for 35 minutes, so he grabbed the nearest mount and said: 'Look at me! I am alive and with Gods help I will be the Victor.'
Did William of Normandy become king at the battle of hastings?
He was crowned on Christmas day of 1066 but you could say he became king when he won tha battle
What did William of Normandy say when he wasn't dead?
William of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror, famously asserted his claim to the English throne after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He is known to have exclaimed, "I have won the day!" upon his victory. His statements often reflected his ambition to establish and consolidate his rule over England. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of loyalty and fealty from his subjects in his dealings with them.
Why did the Norman conquest war start?
1066
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
