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He had to prepare for the inevitable Norman invasion. He was one of 4 people who wanted and believed the throne was theirs: William Duke of Normandy, Harold Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aetheling. Although Edgar was only a boy at the time but in ruling of strict primogeniture should be King.
He was waiting south for the Norman invasion when the Vikings invaded near York
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Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
Which king was killed in 1066 of the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson was the king of England during the battle of haistings.
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
Who was after King Edward the confessor?
Harold godwinson was, then he was beaten by William the conqueror at The Battle of Hastings, and William became king.
What did Harold Godwinson were when he became king?
he were clouths
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
Was Harold Godwinson ever king?
Yes he became king on 6 January 1066
Which king was killed in 1066 of the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson was the king of England during the battle of haistings.
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
Who killed king Harold godwinson?
Harald Hadrada was killed by Harold Godwinson (also known as Harold II) When an arrow pierced through his throat.
What other names was Harold godwinson known by?
Harold Godwinson was also King Harold II of England
Is Harold godwinson king Harold II?
yes
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England. (CORRECTION!) He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings. William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
Who became king out of Harold godwinson Harald Hadraada and William duke of Normandy?
William duke of Normandy
