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Why Harold Godwinson was better than Harold Hardragar and William of Normandy?
William, duke of Normandy was a better leader because he has more prepared and had better tactics than Harold Godwinson. He was able to adapt to the battle at Hastings, when the Brettons ran from his army he surrounded and killed the group of Saxons who followed them. If Harold had been able to adapt to the battle as well he might have defeated William. Idk ask the people that were there... oh wait............ THEY'RE DEAD!
Help With History Homework Fill in the table this is history Harold Godwinson Who were they What was their claim to the throne of England William Duke of Normany Who were the?
William duke of Normandy.
Can you say why Harold Godwinson shouldn't be King?
The main reason often given for why Harold should not be king was because he had promised his support to William of Normandy. Oaths (promises) were taken very seriously in Medieval times and Harold was considered by William and the Pope to be an oath breaker, which was a very serious accusation in those days.
How did William get to the Battle of Hastings?
He left Normandy, and came to England at Pevencsy(wrong spelling, help!). Then, he started raping and pillaging around Pevencsy until Harold Godwinson couldn't take it anymore.
Why did the Norman conquest war start?
1066
Who ruled after Harold Godwinson?
he was buried near the English channel
Who was William the Conqueror in the Middle Ages?
He conquered England because after Edward II (the Confessor) died in 1066 without heirs, Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, claimed the throne. This wasn't acceptable to William because when Harold Godwinson was captured in France, he had to make a duress (forced) oath in front of William (over the bones of two sainted bishops) saying that he would help William in becoming King of England. William invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings, in which Harold was killed. William assumed the English throne, becoming William I.
What promise did Harold make to William?
William contended that Edward the Confessor, who had spent much of his life in exile in Normandy during the Danish occupation of England, had promised him the throne when he visited Edward in London in 1052.Further, William claimed that Harold had pledged allegiance to him in 1064 when he rescued the shipwrecked Harold from the count of Ponthieu. This pledge of allegiance is tantamount to agreeing that William should become King on Edward's Death.
Why did the pope support William of Normandy?
The Pope's blessing helped Duke William a lot, because by blessing the invasion the Pope was also giving it is authority, meaning that Christians tended to support the Duke. It also made it easier for him to recruit mercenaries, bolstered the morale of his troops and probably had a negative effect on King Harolds army.
Was Germany a close ally to the US?
Yes. We were close with them because we promised to help them, and the promised to help us whenever we were in trouble.
Did Harold Godwin deserve to loose the English throne?
Harold Godwinson lost the throne in 1066 because he made lots of mistakes wear as William of Normandy had lots of cunning plans to get round to the throne. See more details on www.battleofhastings.co.uk
What were the claims Harold Hardrada and Harold Godwineson had to the throne of England in 1066?
AnswerHarold Godwinson claimed that, whilst on his deathbed, Edward had wished for him to be the next king. However the only witness was Edward's wife. Harold could also claim he deserved the throne as he was the only English candidate, he and his family ruled/owned most of the country anyway.He also is related to the king; his sister is the kings wife. King Edward said "I command my wife (your sister)and all of my kingdom to your care." All the monks wanted him aswellHarald Hardrada related to King Cnut and his sons who the previous kings. He was popular with people living in the North of England, many of whom were decended from Nordic families.He had no blood relation to the king.
