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What was Edgar the Atheling's claim to the throne?
he was the great nephew of Edward and was blood related.His dad was also king.
How old was egdar atheling when contender for throne?
Prince Edgar Atheling was fourteen years old.
How long was Edgar atheling on the throne?
it is belived to be only 2 years
Who were the claims to the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy Harold Godwin Edgar the Atheling Harald Hadrada
Why should Edgar Atheling be king?
He and his father had a strong claim to the throne. Edgar's father died in suspicious circumstances in 1054. Despite having the closest blood relation to Edward the Confessor he was too young. Although he did have the support of some nobles he needed more to become king. Edgar Atheling was Edward the confessors nephew and that means he's a blood relative that also helped his claim to the throne. Edgar Atheling have to be king because he was nephew of Edward the confessor. But why did Harold become a king???
Did Edgar atheling have forces?
Yes, Edgar Atheling did have forces, albeit limited. After the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066, Edgar was proclaimed king by some English nobles, but he lacked a strong military backing. His claim was supported primarily by supporters from the north and some of the English nobility, but he faced significant challenges from William the Conqueror and other claimants to the throne. Ultimately, his forces were insufficient to secure the throne, and he became a figure of little political power following the Norman Conquest.
How did Edgar the atheling die?
Edgar Atheling died after fighting many battles, he was captured and executed.
How did Edgar Atheling die?
Edgar Atheling died after fighting many battles, he was captured and executed.
What are bad things about Edgar athling?
Edgar the Atheling, also known as Edgar Ætheling, was seen as indecisive and lacking strong leadership qualities. He struggled to assert his claim to the English throne during the Norman Conquest, ultimately failing to secure it. His perceived weaknesses contributed to the diminished support for the Anglo-Saxon cause in the fight against William the Conqueror.
Was Edgar atheling 14 in 1066?
no he was 15
Did Edgar Atheling have a large army?
yes
Where did Edgar atheling live?
chee se
