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There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
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After what battle did William take the England throne?
It is known as the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Why did England have 3 kings in 1066 onwards?
1) In 1066 the English needed a new king because Edward the king of confessor of England died with no sons. He needed someone that he trusted to continue his throne.
In 1066 Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be the king of England?
It was Harold
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.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
When did the Normans conquer England?
Diarmuid McMorrough, a former king of Ireland, who wanted help to get his throne back, in 1169.
In 1066 who invaded England for the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
After what battle did William take the England throne?
It is known as the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
What caused the people of the north to rebel 1066?
They wanted Prince Edgar to rule England as he was Harold Godwinson's cousin and had rights to the throne.
Why did England have 3 kings in 1066 onwards?
1) In 1066 the English needed a new king because Edward the king of confessor of England died with no sons. He needed someone that he trusted to continue his throne.
In 1066 Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be the king of England?
It was Harold
Why did battle of 1066 happen?
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy (or William the conkorer) were fighting for the throne of england
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.
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
Why did king William build a castle in hastings in 1066?
he wanted to show that he was the king of England
What claim did King Harold of Norway have on the throne of England?
King Harald Hardrada of Norway's claim to the English throne 1066. Harald ruled Norway with his nephew Mangus, in 1042 Mangus made a pact with Harthacut [ the Danish ruler of England ] since neither of them had heirs, they each promised their kingdom to the other in the event of his death. a war for the rule of Denmark. So Edward [the Confessor] became the King of England. He ruled for 23 years, and died in 1066. Now with Edward and Mangus both dead Harald Hardrada, King of Norway claimed, as he was Mangus's heir, he was the rightful heir to the English throne.
Who was the fourth contender for the throne in 1066?
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