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Who wanted the throne 1066?
The contenders of the throne were Edgar Aethling ( Edward the Comnfessors closest blood relative alive at the time), William Duke of Normandy ( William I), Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson. I have no clue why they wanted it but it was probably because they wanted to be king.
Where did William set up a castle and wait for king Harold?
Harold Godwinson had spent the summer waiting on the South Coast for Duke William of Normandy to attack! after a while he returned to London because there was no sign of William, but when he returned he was shocked to hear that Harald Hardrada had attacked Yorkshire with Harolds younger brother, Tostig Godwinson. so Harold marched his army 2000 miles to attack the Norman army (thats 40 miles a day) Amazingly his army made it there in 5 days and the Normans were NOT prepared for them! :) Hope this helps
How was William the conqueror successful?
By right of conquest: After the death of Edward the confessor, there were 3 candidates for king : Harold II, Harald Hardrada and William the conqueror. As Harold was Edward's brother-in-law, he became king. William and Harald were annoyed. They both set about gathering there own armies. Harald arrived first in the north. He was beaten by Harold. But while this was happening William arrived in the south, Hastings to be exact. By the time Harold's troops reached Hastings, his army was weak. They were fighting a losing battle. They retreated up the hill and Harold was killed. William became king on Christmas day.
Who was Harold hadrada?
The spelling is HarAld Hardrada, the spelling may help you distinguish him from HarOld 2nd of England who's forces defeated and killed HarAld and was subsequently defeated and killed by the forces of Williiam the Conquerer.Harald Sigurdsson ( in Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) was born sometime in 1015 and died 25 September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in England. He became king of Norway in 1046 as Harald 3rd and became known Harald Hardrada ( stern or hard ruler), probably because of the many battles he fought against those against his assuming the throne. From 1048 to 1064 he was in almost constant battle against Denmark in an unsuccessful attempt to take the throne of Denmark. From around 1058 Harald also made claim to the throne of England. In 1066 he envaded England to defeat HarOld2nd and seize the throne. He had some intiall success but on 25 September he was defeated and killed in battle by Harold 2.Hardrada's role in English history is important because Harold 2's army tired themselves out making a 4 day forced march to Northern England to defeat him. While they were tiring themselves even more in battle, William landed in Southern England. Harold had to march his army back south immediatly to meet William at Hastings. William had spent the time waiting for Harold by choosing his ground and deploying his forces. By the time Harolds exhausted army arrived there was little time to propare for battle. It was a close battle til almost the end when Harold was killed, if Harold's army had not had to march all the way to Stamford, fight a battle, march all the way back and fight another battle in such a short period, William might have lost and not become king. But even if Haro;d had won, he might have had to turn around and go back north to fight other invaders from Norway or Denmark.
How many soldiers did Harold godwinson have?
It was called the Saxon or English army.
Who wanted the throne 1066?
The contenders of the throne were Edgar Aethling ( Edward the Comnfessors closest blood relative alive at the time), William Duke of Normandy ( William I), Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson. I have no clue why they wanted it but it was probably because they wanted to be king.
Where did William set up a castle and wait for king Harold?
Harold Godwinson had spent the summer waiting on the South Coast for Duke William of Normandy to attack! after a while he returned to London because there was no sign of William, but when he returned he was shocked to hear that Harald Hardrada had attacked Yorkshire with Harolds younger brother, Tostig Godwinson. so Harold marched his army 2000 miles to attack the Norman army (thats 40 miles a day) Amazingly his army made it there in 5 days and the Normans were NOT prepared for them! :) Hope this helps
Why was William better perpared for the baqttle of Hastings?
While William was waiting for good weather to invade the south coast of England another invasion was taking place on the north-east coast. Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and Tostig Godwinson, brother of King Harold of England invaded to take England for themselves. Harold had to rush northwards and put together an army to defeat this Viking army. As soon as he had done this, word came of the Norman army which had just landed in the south. He had to rush south and pick up any forces available to try to defeat William.
How was William the conqueror successful?
By right of conquest: After the death of Edward the confessor, there were 3 candidates for king : Harold II, Harald Hardrada and William the conqueror. As Harold was Edward's brother-in-law, he became king. William and Harald were annoyed. They both set about gathering there own armies. Harald arrived first in the north. He was beaten by Harold. But while this was happening William arrived in the south, Hastings to be exact. By the time Harold's troops reached Hastings, his army was weak. They were fighting a losing battle. They retreated up the hill and Harold was killed. William became king on Christmas day.
Where was the place where the two Harold's fought?
King Harold Godwinson, and a Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada (with the Norwegians supported by the English king's treacherous brother Tostig Godwinson), fought at Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 25 September 1066. The Norwegians lost the battle.King Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed at the battle, while Harold Godwinson was to be killed later at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066.
Who was Harold hadrada?
The spelling is HarAld Hardrada, the spelling may help you distinguish him from HarOld 2nd of England who's forces defeated and killed HarAld and was subsequently defeated and killed by the forces of Williiam the Conquerer.Harald Sigurdsson ( in Norse Haraldr Sigurðarson) was born sometime in 1015 and died 25 September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in England. He became king of Norway in 1046 as Harald 3rd and became known Harald Hardrada ( stern or hard ruler), probably because of the many battles he fought against those against his assuming the throne. From 1048 to 1064 he was in almost constant battle against Denmark in an unsuccessful attempt to take the throne of Denmark. From around 1058 Harald also made claim to the throne of England. In 1066 he envaded England to defeat HarOld2nd and seize the throne. He had some intiall success but on 25 September he was defeated and killed in battle by Harold 2.Hardrada's role in English history is important because Harold 2's army tired themselves out making a 4 day forced march to Northern England to defeat him. While they were tiring themselves even more in battle, William landed in Southern England. Harold had to march his army back south immediatly to meet William at Hastings. William had spent the time waiting for Harold by choosing his ground and deploying his forces. By the time Harolds exhausted army arrived there was little time to propare for battle. It was a close battle til almost the end when Harold was killed, if Harold's army had not had to march all the way to Stamford, fight a battle, march all the way back and fight another battle in such a short period, William might have lost and not become king. But even if Haro;d had won, he might have had to turn around and go back north to fight other invaders from Norway or Denmark.
How many soldiers did Harold godwinson have?
It was called the Saxon or English army.
When was While We Were Waiting created?
While We Were Waiting was created in 2005.
Who were the four people who said they were heir to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson, Edward's brother-in-law, who succeeded Edward as Harold II. Edgar Atheling, Edward's nearest heir, who attempted to take the throne as Edgar II after Harold II was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Harald Hardrade (Harald III of Norway), who died while unsuccessfully invading England to claim the throne. William II of Normandy (William the Bastard), who became William I of England (William the Conqueror) after the Battle of Hastings.
Why was William Normandy's army stronger than Harold godwinson?
wrong !! Willam was much better than harold as you can see in the battle of Hasting William had only 6000 knights while Harold had 2,000,000 soldiers Harold wasted many of his soldiers when he fought with Harald Hardrada , he did not use his mind . + The night before fighting William , Harold was having fun for winning Harald.H , He sang , drank wine , etc . while william made his soldiers sleep early . -------------------------------------------- Thank you !
English king who was defeated at the battle of hastings in 1066?
King Harold II was decisively defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 at the hands of Duke William II of Normandy.Harold was an Anglo-Saxon king crowned shortly after the death of childless king, Edward the Confessor. His brother, Tostig, the Norwegian king Harald Hardrada, and William of Normandy plagued his reign with invasions. Harold II defeated by Tostig and Harald of Norway at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in September 1066; while Harold II and his forces were recovering, William invaded the shores of southern England just three days later.The battle took place on October 14, 1066 near Hastings in present-day East Sussex. It is estimated that William had 10,000 men and Harold had 7,000. While the English put up a strong fight, once Harold died late, his leaderless forces began to collapse and flee. William was eventually crowned King of England on Christmas Day, 1066 in Westminster Abbey, London.
When was While Waiting for the Red Spectacles created?
While Waiting for the Red Spectacles was created in 1987-01.
