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William had won a decisive victory at Hastings, but he had yet to win the kingdom. Archbishop Stigand immediately put forward Edgar "The Atheling", Edward's great-nephew, forward as new king. However, Williams brutal march through Kent, Bershire and Winchester in October and November isolated London and the remaining figures of Harold's regime: Edwin, Morcar, Edgar and his sister Edith all surrender to William.
From 1067 -1071 a series of revolts across England posed a great threat to his fragile government. He put them down with great brutality; any pretence he had to being the legitimate heir of Edward "The Confessor" was ended during this period. To underpin his occupation he built hundreds of castles across the Kingdom, garrisoned by armed, mounted troops. Only after 1075, after a rebellion by his own earls, was the first phase of the conquest complete, and by this time England was under virtual military law.
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What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
How did William of Normandy get the English people to want him to be king?
he conquered it, didnt ask anyone
Who was English king that was defeated at the battle of hastings in 1066?
Harold was defeated by William the conqueror.
Who was fighting who in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans (French) were fighting the Anglo-saxons (English)
What signed by King William and Queen Mary gave the English people the right to trial by jury?
The English Bill of Rights
Was William the conquer the first king William?
Yes he was- he was William I, and founded the English Plantagenent dynasty.
Who was the English king who liked dance?
william 11
Who is regarded as the most hated king in English history?
William duke of Normandy is the most hated king in English history
Was William afraid that the English will take him as there king?
no he wanted to be king so he attacked England and became king
Who became English King in 1066?
William, Duke of Normandy
When did William introduce concentric castles?
At the time of William. He was king of the English from 1066-1069 so around then.
What was William the Conqueror's claim on the English throne?
His relative to King Edward.
Why was William Duke of Normandy tough on the English?
He wanted to be king and There was no other way but to kill king Harold.
Was there a Queen Adelaide on the English throne?
Adelaide was the wife of King William IV. He was king she was his queen consort, so she was not "on the throne". She was queen only because she married William. By the way, it is the British throne not the English throne.
Why did they fight in the Battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 when the old English king died, claiming the crown of England had been promised to him. The new English King Harold II met him on the coast to prevent him invading but William's men beat Harold's and William proclaimed himself king.
What was wrong with William becoming king?
it was very wrong because he was french not English
How did the English lose so disastrously at the Battle of Hastings?
Because the English King, Harold made a big mistake which lead to William of Normandy and his army (later William I of England to win the battle and become King of England
