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What was Virginia Governor Godwin's daughter wearing when she was struck by lightning?
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What was Harold godwins son called?
I think that he is called gothwit
Do you find godwins space frontier believable?
yes because the space frontier is much more difficult than life on earth.
Why did William duke of Normandy want to become king?
Because he belonged to a rich and wealthy familybecause he thought that he could do a good job, he also thought it was his duty , and thought that since he was a good ruler of Normandy he would do well as a king of England.According to him, Harold Godwinson the Saxon had sworn on the bones of a saint that he would help him become king. But Harold Godwinson became king, and because he had not helped him become king, William tried to (and did) conquer England.And hought that he would listen to everyone, and said that he will be a nice king.
Who backed William of Normandy to become king?
Actual backers of William's invasion included the Pope because of Harold's alleged "oath breaking", but more so because of Harolds attacks on the Church's powere and property. King Henry I of France, Despite previous actual war between Henry and William, even if the latter became King of England, as Duke of Normandy he was a vassal of the French King. France and England had been on again off again enemies for many years. Baldwin V, Count of Flanders, William was married to Mathilda, daughter of Baldwin. Several lords of Britanny who had been allies of William against Henry I. ( It's all complicated, but the old adage sys. "Though he has been my enemy, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.") Also various and sundry enemies of Harold Godwin's family and allies. Some of them English Exiles. *************************************** After the Conquest and William's coronation there were still Godwins and allies, whose power and lands William gave to his supporters, who rebelled from time to time, It took at least another ten years for the Conquest to finalize. There were several minor and major rebellions against now King William. Some of them by former supporters. Some were supporters in one rebellion but were rebels in another, then switched again. Even the Pope withdrew total support since William did some of the same things concerning the Church as Harold had.And complicated relationships with supporters who were now foreign countries at odds with England and William as its ruler. Especially France, there was the long standing animosity between the countries, but William was still a vassal of France, but that had never been a comfortable relationship either. Its hard to really identify supporters of William AS king. On Tuesday someone might be, on Wednesday not so much, on Thursday in rebellion, Friday a supporter. Mostly depended on who they were supporting him against.
When did king Harold die?
King Harold II of EnglandThe son of the powerful Anglo-Saxon Earl Godwin of Wessex, Harold Godwinson (also Godwineson) was a strong political and military leader in his own right. The Godwins were in frequent opposition to the francophile king, Edward the Confessor, whom Harold served as chief minister for more than 12 years. Edward allegedly named William of Normandy as his heir in 1051; however, on his deathbed, the old king evidently chose Harold to succeed him. Godwinson wasted no time in getting the Witenagemot to confirm his kingship and took the throne the day after Edward's death. He was to be the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Harold's reign was short and turbulent. He prepared for an invasion by William, but was sidetracked by an attack by Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway, who was allied with Harold's brother Tostig. After defeating the invaders at Stamford Bridge, Harold took his army south to meet William and, after a long and fierce battle, died at Hastings along with two of his brothers.Important DatesCrowned: Jan. 6, 1066Died: Oct. 14, 1066
What were the claims Harold Hardrada and Harold Godwineson had to the throne of England in 1066?
AnswerHarold Godwinson claimed that, whilst on his deathbed, Edward had wished for him to be the next king. However the only witness was Edward's wife. Harold could also claim he deserved the throne as he was the only English candidate, he and his family ruled/owned most of the country anyway.He also is related to the king; his sister is the kings wife. King Edward said "I command my wife (your sister)and all of my kingdom to your care." All the monks wanted him aswellHarald Hardrada related to King Cnut and his sons who the previous kings. He was popular with people living in the North of England, many of whom were decended from Nordic families.He had no blood relation to the king.
What mistakes did Harold make at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold was a foot soldier so he couldn't control his soldiers. Please note that all the English fought on foot, horses were used to get to the battle and were not used by them in it.Harold's mistakesHarold made mistakes by having two battles in the same period of time, and using the wrong weapons. Harold should have waited before engaging battle with the Normans; The Normans burned the lands they pillaged through and consequently would have eventually had to return back to Normandy in order to get food. AnswerIn the Battle of Hastings, Harold was a foot soldier and he couldn't keep an eye on his men from where he was standing. His men ran after the enemy when they faked retreat, and broke the shield wall - which was until then protecting them extremely well!When the shield wall broke and Harold's army ran straight ahead, the Normans split into two columns. These then closed on Harold's army. That is called an envelopment.Then Harold Godwinson fought Harold Hadraada just before the battle.Answer:Harold's men were not only tired from marching up and then down the country again after taking on and defeating Harald Hardrada but they were also disaffected (fed up) with the terms of their involvement - many of them were not career soldiers but ordinary farm folk who had been rounded up and pressed into Harold's army in leiu of taxes (which he apparently then made them pay anyway). Those that were not killed during the Battle of Stamford Bridge with the Norse King (Harald Hadraada) had marched nearly 250 miles in a couple of days - perhaps if Harold had waited for his men to recover or if he had been a better tactitian he may have been luckier but maybe it was just down to that... luck.
