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When were the claimants to the throne before the Battle of Hastings?
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Harold Godwinson-English
Harald Hadrada-Viking
William the Conquerer-French
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Who was King of England before the Battle of Hastings?
King Edward was king before the battle of Hastings, but made william duke of normandy heir to the throne.
What came first Harold Godwinson or Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwineson was crowned king of england before the battle of hastings william the conqueror wanted the throne so he started the battle
Which was the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
After what battle did William take the England throne?
It is known as the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Why the the Battle of Hastings took place?
Several men had good cliams to the throne of England.
What were William and Harold fighting for in the Battle of Hastings?
To win the Throne and become King of England.
What did Harald Hardrada do after he didnt get the throne of England?
after Harald didnt get the throne of England he went into the battle of hastings and fought by dividing his army into 2 halfs
What Battle in 1066 bought a Norman king to the English throne?
William I was a Norman Duke, not a King, and it should be brought, not bought. The battle was obviously the Battle of Hastings. We may have finished up with a Norman king, but a Norman king wasn't brought to the throne.
Was King Edward the king before king William who won the battle of hastings in 1066?
King Edward came first then he died. He gave Harold Godwison the throne then Harold Hardrada attacked England and lost. Then, William attacked then won at Hastings and became king.
How did the Battle of Hastings take place?
It took place when William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson fought over the throne of Edward the Confessor after he died without leaving an heir to the throne. William the Conqueror won the battle and became the new King of England
Who was involved in the Battle of Hastings and why?
the battle took place on the southern coast of England near the town of Hastings. The battle was fought between William of Normandy who was invading England in order to claim the throne which he believed was rightfully his, and King Harold of England who was defending England against an invasion by Normans.
Who won the battle in 1066?
William of Normandy (William the Conqueror) won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 over King Harold II, assuming the throne of England as William I.
