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the first king was edward the confessor who then died on the 5th of january 1066 but then was replaced by harold godwinson who was king for a very short time as he was killed with an arrow in his eye in The Battle of Hastings the norman leader king william the 2nd took over but was hated all over the country so killed many people
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Why did England have 3 kings in 1066 onwards?
1) In 1066 the English needed a new king because Edward the king of confessor of England died with no sons. He needed someone that he trusted to continue his throne.
Who was the king of England in 1066?
In 1066 William the Conquerer was the king of England but he came from France.
Who was the king that fought with Harold of England in 1066?
There were no Kings on Harold's side, nor on Duke William's side.
Who elected kings in England in 1066?
Kings were not normally elected in England in the 11th century. Those with the most influence, money or the most powerful army became king.
Can you give me a list of the Kings and Queens of England in 1066?
Edward the Confessor was king until he died on 5 January 1066Harold was king from January to October.Edgar Atheling from October to DecemberKing William I was king of England from 25 December 1066.See the Related Link which also lists earlier and later Kings and Queens.
Who became King of England in 1042?
Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England and is usually regarded as the last king of the House of Wessex, ruling from 1042 to 1066.
When did William of Normandy in 1066 become King of England?
25 December 1066.
In 1066 Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be the king of England?
It was Harold
When did Harold Godwinson become king?
Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, who reigned England from January 6, 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
Who was the king of England in January 1066?
Harald
When did William the conquer sail to England?
William was nominated to be king of England. He wasn't chosen so he decided to come over and conquer England and be king. He came over to England in 1066
In 1066 who was the King known as the Conqueror?
William the conqueror he invaded England and began king in December Tuesday 25th 1066 of England at Westminster abbey London
