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Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?
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∙ 11y ago
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
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∙ 10y agoharold godwinson/ william of normandy/ harald hardrada
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How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Why did Edwards the confessers death cause the battle of hastings?
Because Harold then took the throne which William of Normandy had been promised. Because his death caused a struggle for succession to the Throne of England between Harold Godwinson and Duke William of Normandy, both of whom appeared to have (and, possibly, both did have) a legitimate claim to the throne.
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Harold promised he wouldn't fight for the throne against William. Its pretty obvious why he was annoyed. Isnt it?
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How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Why did Edwards the confessers death cause the battle of hastings?
Because Harold then took the throne which William of Normandy had been promised. Because his death caused a struggle for succession to the Throne of England between Harold Godwinson and Duke William of Normandy, both of whom appeared to have (and, possibly, both did have) a legitimate claim to the throne.
After Edwards death how did Harold make William angry?
Harold promised he wouldn't fight for the throne against William. Its pretty obvious why he was annoyed. Isnt it?
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