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King Edgar the AEtheling became king of England after the Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror had him deposed a few moths afterwards and then took the crown himself.
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What continent was it that King Harold invaded during the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings took place in Hastings, England, which is in the continent of Europe. However, King Harold did not invade, as he was the king of England. England was being invaded at the time by the Normans (who are now the French).
Why did they need to battle in the Battle of Hastings?
they fought for the crown and to be the KING OF ENGLAND
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.
Why was the Battle of Hastings an impotant battle?
Winning the battle of hastings in 1066 established William I as the first Norman King of England.
Who was the king of England before the Battle of Hastings?
edward the confessor was the king of England before telling Harold he would become the next king of England his deathbed
The surname of the king of England before the battle of hastings?
Godwinson!!
The surname of the king of England before battle of hastings?
Godwinson!!
Who was the king of England before the battle of the hastings?
Edward the confessor
What country was the battle hastings set?
The battle of Hastings in 1066 was at Senlac Hill near Hastings, Sussex, England. Duke William of Normandy had invaded England from France & became the first Norman King of England by defeating King Horold II.
When did William defeat England's King Harold at the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066. William of Normandy defeated King Harold II, who was killed, and William became King of England.
WHAT king of England was reputedly killed by an arrow in the eye at the battle of Hastings?
king Harold
What was the reason of having a fight at the Battle of Hastings?
They were fighting to be the king of England
