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Who did the throne go to after Harold?
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.
Who fought to be king in hastings?
The Anglo-Saxon, King Harold Godwinson, fought the Norman, Duke William I (William the Conqueror) for the throne of England, but lost to the Normans.
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
How come Harold godwinson got to be king not William duke of Normandy?
Harold Godwinson was never The King he fought William Duke of Normandy but failed and was killed. The Duke killed both of his challengers and won the throne.
Who were the three people who fought for the english throne?
Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada
What were the problems facing Harold Godwinson when William of Normandy and Harold Hardraada was invading England?
Harold g killed Hardrada in the battle of Stanford brigde but William defeats Harold g
How did Harold godwin claim the thrown in 1066?
Harold ii (Harold Godwinson) the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, claimed that he had been promised the throne by his predecessor, Edward the Confessor. However, William, Duke of Normandy, made the same claim and was incensed when Harold took the throne. He amassed an army and invaded England in October 1066. Harold and William's armies fought a decisive battle at Senlac Hill (near the town of Hastings) on 14th October where Harold was mortally wounded. William was then crowned King of England and became known as William the Conqueror.
Who were The Three Warriors Who Were In Battle To The Throne?
Harold Hardraada, Harold Godwinson and William
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.
When were the claimants to the throne before the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson-English Harald Hadrada-Viking William the Conquerer-French
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 tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?
William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada
