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What was the surname of the viking king who claimed the throne in 1066?
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Cnut won the throne of England in 1016.
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Who seized the English throne after edward confessor died?
An English Lord, Harold Godwinson did. He claimed that the deceased king had entrusted to him the throne of England. Unfortunately so did the Viking chief Harald Hardrada and the Norman king William the Conqueror. After William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England and was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
Who was the fourth contender for the throne in 1066?
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What was at stake in the battle of Hasting?
It is the year 1066, and England's king, Edward the Confessor, is dead. The succession to his throne has been claimed by three men
What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?
Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.
Who seized the English throne after edward confessor died?
An English Lord, Harold Godwinson did. He claimed that the deceased king had entrusted to him the throne of England. Unfortunately so did the Viking chief Harald Hardrada and the Norman king William the Conqueror. After William defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England and was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
Who was the fourth contender for the throne in 1066?
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Where does the surname Ingle come from?
It is based on the word ingeneir, which in German means engineer. I translated it on word reference.
What justification did William have contesting the English throne in 1066?
he said edward promised him the throne
When did the viking voyages take place?
The dates most often given for the Viking Age are 790-1066 AD.
What was at stake in the battle of Hasting?
It is the year 1066, and England's king, Edward the Confessor, is dead. The succession to his throne has been claimed by three men
What was Harold Hadrada?
a viking who invaded Britain in 1066 to take the throne from Harold Godwinson and become king, but Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harold Hardrada and his army and the battle of Stamford bridge. hope this helps :)
What was the kings name that died which made everyone fight for the throne in 1066?
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
In 1066 who invaded England for the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
What year did Harold come to the throne?
5th January 1066
What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?
Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.
