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harold godwinson ruled part of wessex but in not sure what part of wesex. i think it was south east
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Did the battle of Stamford bridge happen because they wanted to be king?
Yes Harold Harada Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy all wanted to rule England after Edward the confessor died. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Harold Harada and Harold Godwinson! Harold Godwinson won and then had the battle of Hastings with William of Normandy. William of Normandy one and is now called William the conqueror
How old was Harold when he became king?
Harold Godwinson or Harold II, assumed the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor in January 1066. The Witenagemot Assembly met and chose Harold out of the eligible Anglo-Saxons they deemed fit to rule as king.
What where the causes of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
Why should William Duke of Normandy should be king of England and why?
He thought he should be king of England because Harold Godwinson made an Oath to William saying that oneday: william will be king. However, Harold Godwinson became king of England and William wasn't very happy. William had the support of the church on his side aswell so he thought he should be king because Oaths were taken very siriously.
How long sis king Harold of Wessex rule for?
Harold Godwinson (1022-1066) ruled England as Harold II for just 40 weeks in 1066 (January 6 to October 14) before being killed at the Battle of Hastings, which established William I (William the Conqueror) as king in December of that year. Harold's rival for the throne, Edgar the Aetheling, was proclaimed king, but not crowned, in the intervening two months.
Did the battle of Stamford bridge happen because they wanted to be king?
Yes Harold Harada Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy all wanted to rule England after Edward the confessor died. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Harold Harada and Harold Godwinson! Harold Godwinson won and then had the battle of Hastings with William of Normandy. William of Normandy one and is now called William the conqueror
What caused the people of the north to rebel 1066?
They wanted Prince Edgar to rule England as he was Harold Godwinson's cousin and had rights to the throne.
How old was Harold when he became king?
Harold Godwinson or Harold II, assumed the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor in January 1066. The Witenagemot Assembly met and chose Harold out of the eligible Anglo-Saxons they deemed fit to rule as king.
What where the causes of the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
When did king Harold rule England?
For a few months in 1066.
Why should William Duke of Normandy should be king of England and why?
He thought he should be king of England because Harold Godwinson made an Oath to William saying that oneday: william will be king. However, Harold Godwinson became king of England and William wasn't very happy. William had the support of the church on his side aswell so he thought he should be king because Oaths were taken very siriously.
How long sis king Harold of Wessex rule for?
Harold Godwinson (1022-1066) ruled England as Harold II for just 40 weeks in 1066 (January 6 to October 14) before being killed at the Battle of Hastings, which established William I (William the Conqueror) as king in December of that year. Harold's rival for the throne, Edgar the Aetheling, was proclaimed king, but not crowned, in the intervening two months.
What happened to the Anglo Saxons at the end?
Anglo-Saxon domination of England ended in 1066 when Harold Godwinson, King of England was defeated by William the Bastard (afterward called William the Conquerer) at the Battle of Hastings.
Is Harold godwinson a good king?
He wasn't a bad king but he just didnt last very long as king
Was there any problems in England in 1066 about who should be king?
Harold Godwinson marched to the north-east coast of England and defeated Harald Haardrada of Norway, then Harold Godwinson marched to the south of England where he was shot in the eye by a Norman archer while fighting William The Conqueror. So really, the problem wasn't solved, England got taken over by the Normans from France.
Why is Harold Godwinson famous?
THERE ARE MANY REASONS:He lost valuable men, including housecarls (most of his army was made up of farmers etc, housecarls are the trained soldiers in proper armer) when he went to fight Hardrada in the North, 200 miles away!He deafeated Hardrada and then found out that William the 1st of Normandy had landed just outside Dover.He then had to march another 250 miles down South- this tired his army out- one of his mistakes was not to rest them though he had many chances. also he was a noddy for wanting to be king lol!:)
Why did Harold want to become king battle of Hastings?
he could rule all of England and King Edward the confessor
