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edward the confessor was the king of England before telling Harold he would become the next king of England his deathbed
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Why did they need to battle in the Battle of Hastings?
they fought for the crown and to be the KING OF ENGLAND
How did the Battle of Hastings contribute to the rise of feudalism?
William the Conqueror, who took over England after the Battle of Hastings, helped to bring the system of feudalism over from the country he was from to England after he had been crowned king.
Who was involved in the Battle of Hastings and why?
the battle took place on the southern coast of England near the town of Hastings. The battle was fought between William of Normandy who was invading England in order to claim the throne which he believed was rightfully his, and King Harold of England who was defending England against an invasion by Normans.
What were William and Harold fighting for in the Battle of Hastings?
To win the Throne and become King of England.
Why did the Battle of Hasting take place?
The Battle of Hastings took place because different people wanted to be King of England. And Harold claimed that he had been promised the throne by William. The Battle was between William the Conqueror and King Harold of England, on the 14th of October 1066.
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.
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 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
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 the king of England after battle of Hastings?
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.
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.
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
