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Harold got chosen to be King but William from Normandy wasnt Happy about it so they fought and William won and Harold died from having and arrow shot into his eye.
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How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Why did William 1 go to England?
William was one of three claimants to the throne of England. Harold had been excommunicated by the Pope. Once he had beaten Harold he claimed the throne. During his reign he introduced laws and had severe restrictions on the Anglo Saxons.
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
Why did the Normans take part of England?
They didn't take part of england, Harold had taken the throne, but the throne was claimed to William the conqueror. So William invaded endland killed Harold's army including him and then he succeded the throne.
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Who were The Three Warriors Who Were In Battle To The Throne?
Harold Hardraada, Harold Godwinson and William
Why did William 1 go to England?
William was one of three claimants to the throne of England. Harold had been excommunicated by the Pope. Once he had beaten Harold he claimed the throne. During his reign he introduced laws and had severe restrictions on the Anglo Saxons.
Why did they go to batlle against each other in the battle of hastings?
It was all because of the succession issue of 1066: Harold Godwinsson succeeded Edward on account Edward offered the throne to Harold on his death bed. William duke of Normandy thought he was the rightful claimant to the throne, as, through probably bias Norman sources, Harold promised the throne to William. This is why when news of Harold's coronation by Archbishop Stigand arose, William planned to invade.
Who tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?
William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada
Did Harold of Wesex deserve to loose the throne of England?
no
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
Why did the Normans take part of England?
They didn't take part of england, Harold had taken the throne, but the throne was claimed to William the conqueror. So William invaded endland killed Harold's army including him and then he succeded the throne.
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
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 Harold want to claim the throne?
Well because there was no one there to stop him so he claimed the throne for himself.
What did Harold hardrada do when Harold godwinson took over the throne?
Hardrada invaded England, but was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
