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When did they win the Battle of Hastings?

on the 14th october 1066 William of Normandy won the battle


When did William of Normandy win 'Battle of Hastings' and become King of England?

1066


When did William of Normandy win the Battle of Hastings?

Yes William showed amazing determination during the Battle of Hastings. He showed it through his leadership skills as was able to keep his troops fighting and not give up. He also kept fighting the Battle getting stronger and stronger as soon as Harold Godwinson was killed (With an arrow in the eye) William knew Harolds army would soon surrender!


What battles did William of Normandy win?

Some of William the Conqueror's victories were; the Battle of Hastings (1066), the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes (1047), the Battle of Mortemer (1054 - not personally there) and the Battle of Varaville (1057).


What battles did William Duke of Normandy win?

Some of William the Conqueror's victories were; the Battle of Hastings (1066), the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes (1047), the Battle of Mortemer (1054 - not personally there) and the Battle of Varaville (1057).


What date did willian of Normandy win the battle of hastings?

14th October 1066.


What if William hadn't won the Battle of Hastings?

If William Duke of Normandy didn't win the battle hastings he would of cryed


Did the Saxons win the battle of the Hastings?

no they did not. William the Conqueror did


Why did William want to win the battle of hastings?

William wanted to be King of England.


Who helped William win the Battle of Hastings?

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What battele did William Duke of Normandy win?

Battle of Hastings


Who lost The Battle of Hastings?

The battle was fought between Normandy and England. The Norman ruler who engaged in the battle was William the Conqueror and the English king was King Harold II. King Harold II was killed and England lost this battle and Normandy took over rule in 1066, England begrudgingly accepted William as their king.