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that his family was the most powerful in the whole of England and that he was fully english
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What were Harold Godwinson's claims to be king?
Well, he was born in England he had a good army and he was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor.
Did Harold of Wesex deserve to loose the throne of England?
no
Why did the Normans take part of England?
They didn't take part of england, Harold had taken the throne, but the throne was claimed to William the conqueror. So William invaded endland killed Harold's army including him and then he succeded the throne.
Who were the claims to the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy Harold Godwin Edgar the Atheling Harald Hadrada
Who were the three main claims on the English throne in 1066?
Harold Godwin/sonHarald hardradaWilliam of Normandy
What are some of the claims that Harold Godwin had to the throne of England?
I don't know complitely but I do know that one of the reasons he had it was because he had alot of help from the royal counial (witan). Hope that was a help x
How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
What did Harold hardrada do when Harold godwinson took over the throne?
Hardrada invaded England, but was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Why did harald hardrada invade England?
He invaded England because he thought Harold Godwinson promised him the throne!!!
Name the only englishman claiming the throne in '1066'?
Englishman Harold Godwinson became king of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. The King of Norway as well as William of Normandy (who would defeat King Harold and take the throne of England) were not native to England.
Who wanted the throne of England in 1066?
There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
Why did William 1 go to England?
William was one of three claimants to the throne of England. Harold had been excommunicated by the Pope. Once he had beaten Harold he claimed the throne. During his reign he introduced laws and had severe restrictions on the Anglo Saxons.
