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The Battle of Hastings was caused by a dispute over rule of England. When Edward the confessor died on January 5th 1066, there were three main candidates for the throne. Earl of Wessex, Harold Godwinson, Duke of Normandy, William the conqueror and Harald Hadraada, a Viking king. Harold Godwinson was given the crown, but then Harald Hadraada attacked at Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire in the north of England. Harold Godwinson and his army defeated Harald Hadraada, and then received news that William was attacking in the south, and had set up a fort at a place later called Battle. Harold Godwinson and his army headed south to the battle of Hastings. He is defeated and William claims the throne of England. William invaded because years earlier, Harold Godwinson had been shipwrecked in Normandy and William had held him captive until he swore a sacred oath to support William's claim to the throne. When Harold took power, William said he had broken his oath and turned the invasion into a crusade, this ensured that more men would come to fight for him.
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Answers to battle of hastings?
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Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
In the battle of hastings what happened at midday?
on the day of battle of hastings thaere was a BATTLE :/
Where is the battle field they fort at in the battle of Hastings?
Hastings of course!
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
What were the long term causes in the victory of the Normans in the battle of hastings?
The long term causes of this battle were what happened before the event
Answers to battle of hastings?
heya the battle of the is google and type in battle of hastings
Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
In the battle of hastings what happened at midday?
on the day of battle of hastings thaere was a BATTLE :/
What month was battle of hastings?
The month the Battle Of Hastings was in was October.
Where is the battle field they fort at in the battle of Hastings?
Hastings of course!
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
Where did the battle or hastings fight?
the battle of hastings took place about seven miles away from hastings.
Why did the Battle of Hastings take place in Hastings?
The battle of Hastings actually took place 6 miles away from Hastings.
Was the battle of Hastings a war or campaign?
The battle of Hastings was neither a war or a campaign it was a Battle
If the Battle of Hastings wasnt in Hastings why is it called the Battle of Hastings?
because it was fought in a place called sussex but they thought they were fighting in Hastings.
What were the three battles in the Battle of Hastings?
The battle of Hastings, the battle of Forthford gates and the battle of Stamford Bridge.
