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The Battle of Hastings was between the armies of King Harold II and William, Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror - later to be crowned King William I). The battle was brought about by William's invasion and it was William's forces who attacked Harold's.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066 between King Harold the Second and the Duke of Normandy. The battle started with a one-sided attack by the Duke with archers and spearmen.
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∙ 12y agoThe Battle started when Edward the Confessor died and had noone to pass the throne onto, immediatly everyone jumped to the chance to become king
The three contenders were : Harold Godwinson - An Englishman
Harald Hardrada- A Viking
and William of Normandy- duke of Normandy
Edward the Confessor had promised William the throne however everyone in England wanted Harold G but the throne was rightfully Haralds because of his ancestors
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∙ 16y agoWilliam the conquerer, Harold Godwinson, and Harold Hadrada Thanx
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What is the date that the Battle of Hastings started?
14 Oct 1066 is when it started.
What time exactly did the battle of Hastings start in gmt?
it started at midnight
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Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
In the battle of hastings what happened at midday?
on the day of battle of hastings thaere was a BATTLE :/
What battle in England in 1066 started the middle ages?
Battle of Hastings.
What is the date that the Battle of Hastings started?
14 Oct 1066 is when it started.
When did the Battle of Hastings start?
The battle of Hastings started on 14th of October, in the year 1066. Later that day, the then King Harold, was killed possibly from arrow to the eye.
What time exactly did the battle of Hastings start in gmt?
it started at midnight
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
When did the Battle of Hastings finish?
on the same day as it started the 14th October 1066
Answers to battle of hastings?
heya the battle of the is google and type in battle of hastings
Where exactly was the battle of hastings?
The battle of hastings was in a town called battle (which was not named battle until after the battle of hastings) it was in the middle of knowwere and it was about 10km from a town called hastings.
In the battle of hastings what happened at midday?
on the day of battle of hastings thaere was a BATTLE :/
What was the Name of man who personally started battle of hastings on horseback?
William Duke of Normandy
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
What month was battle of hastings?
The month the Battle Of Hastings was in was October.
