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Who were the two claimants to the British throne after the death of Edward the confessor?
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Williams claim to the throne?
William's claim was that he was the first cousin of the late King (Edward the confessor
Why didn't Edward the Confessor leave the throne to his son?
Because he had no sons
What difficulties did edward the confessor have?
He had no heir to the throne and he died before he could deside who was to be the next king
Why was it unclear who should be king when Edward the confessor died?
it was because Edward the confessor did not chose who would take the throne after him although before he died he pointed at Harold Godwin but yet nobody knew if this was a curse or to make him next in line to the throne
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.
Williams claim to the throne?
William's claim was that he was the first cousin of the late King (Edward the confessor
Why didn't Edward the Confessor leave the throne to his son?
Because he had no sons
Why was Edward the confessor called Edward the confessor?
He was the Saxon king of England and died without an heir to the throne so many people ( Harold Godwineson, Harald Hardrada and Duke William of Normandy ) Claimed to be the hier to the throne.
Did Edward The Confessor Promise the throne to Edgar?
No Edgar wasn't promised the throne although he was Edward's relative. Only William and Harold was
Why should William 1 not be king of England?
We only had his word for it that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.
What difficulties did edward the confessor have?
He had no heir to the throne and he died before he could deside who was to be the next king
What was the kings name that died which made everyone fight for the throne in 1066?
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
Who is last to the throne In England anne or edward?
Anne, because in Britain the male claimants are still superior to that of female siblings.
What were Harold Godwinson's claims to be king?
Well, he was born in England he had a good army and he was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor.
Why was it unclear who should be king when Edward the confessor died?
it was because Edward the confessor did not chose who would take the throne after him although before he died he pointed at Harold Godwin but yet nobody knew if this was a curse or to make him next in line to the throne
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 Edward the Confessor choose William Duke of Normandy as his successor?
William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward the Confessor had promished him the throne, but there's NO evidence that he did so. MY ANSWER!!!!! William of Normandy believed he was entitled to the throne of England because he claimed the Edward swore the holy grails for when he died he was to become King. Although William says this there is no evidence that he did so.
