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Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?
William the Conqueror. I think.
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
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.
After Edwards death how did Harold make William angry?
Harold promised he wouldn't fight for the throne against William. Its pretty obvious why he was annoyed. Isnt it?
What are the reasons why William of Normandy should have become king?
Because he was a strong leader and had good cavalry-horsemen.
What justification did William have contesting the English throne in 1066?
he said edward promised him the throne
Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?
William the Conqueror. I think.
Who promised William the Conqueror he could be the king of England?
William said that Edward the confessor promised him the throne but I'm not sure if everyone else knew if he had
Did Edward The Confessor Promise the throne to Edgar?
No Edgar wasn't promised the throne although he was Edward's relative. Only William and Harold was
Why should William 1 not be king of England?
We only had his word for it that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.
Why did William duke of Normandy think he could be king?
Because Harold Godwin Promised William the Throne and William Agreed with Edward the Confessor to become king
Why was William of Normandy especially angry that Harold Godwinson had taken the throne of England?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
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.
After Edwards death how did Harold make William angry?
Harold promised he wouldn't fight for the throne against William. Its pretty obvious why he was annoyed. Isnt it?
What are the reasons why William of Normandy should have become king?
Because he was a strong leader and had good cavalry-horsemen.
Why did William 1 invade England?
He thought Harold Godwinsson usurped the throne from him. Through Norman sources, Harold had promised the throne to William so when Harold became King William wanted to invade. In hindsight, William thought his claim to the throne was more justified. Moreover, Harold had been corronated by Archbishop Stigand who had not seen approval from the pope.
Why did William the Conqueror have a claim to the thrown of England?
Because he thought that the throne was promised to him by Edward the Confesser .He was also very close to Edward and he grew up with him
