William of Normandy became King William I in 1066 after he successfully destroyed the Anglo-Saxon Dynasty, and won the Battle of Hastings.
William of Normandy
He was probably scared of William of Normandy because he wanted to take his place on the throne.
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
they said why should he get the throne?
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
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy (or William the conkorer) were fighting for the throne of england
William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward the Confessor had promished him the throne, but there's NO evidence that he did so. MY ANSWER!!!!! William of Normandy believed he was entitled to the throne of England because he claimed the Edward swore the holy grails for when he died he was to become King. Although William says this there is no evidence that he did so.
There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne
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