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Edward the Confessor and Harold Godwinsson were related by the fact that they were cousins. Harold did not win the competition to become king but being Edward's cousin it was one of his advantages to be king. William the illegitimate son won.
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∙ 13y agoThey were cousins. Edith,Harold's siter was Ed
ward's wife
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Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
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
Who were Harold godwinsons siblings?
Harold did have a sister and she was edward the confessors wife.
Who was the king of England before the Battle of Hastings?
edward the confessor was the king of England before telling Harold he would become the next king of England his deathbed
Who was the King in England in 1065?
Edward the Confessor was the King of England from 1042 until January 5, 1066. He was succeeded by Harold Godwinson, or Harold II, who was defeated by William the Conqueror on October 14, 1066.
Did Harold try to kill kind Edward?
Yes, Harold Godwinson did not try to kill King Edward. In fact, Harold was a prominent English nobleman who served as an advisor to King Edward before becoming King of England himself.
Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
Who was king of England before Harold godwinson?
king Edward
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
Who were Harold godwinsons siblings?
Harold did have a sister and she was edward the confessors wife.
Who was king of England in 1066?
King Harold became king after Edward the Confessor died
Who was the king off England before the king Normans came to England?
King Harold was the king before the Normans invaded, before Harold was Edward The Confessor.
Who was king before Harold the second?
I think it was Edward the Confessor
Who was the king of England before the Battle of Hastings?
edward the confessor was the king of England before telling Harold he would become the next king of England his deathbed
Why isn't Harold Godwin son king?
Harold Godwinson was king after Edward the Confessor died, until William (Duke of Normandy) invaded to become king, which he did.
Who was the king in England in 1349?
In 1064 king Edward the Confessor was king of England he died in 1066 from a strange illness and The Earl of Wessex Earl Harold was crowned King Harold the II
Does Harold Godwin son have any link to King Edward?
yes
