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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 did edward the confessor promise William to be heir to the throne?
Normandy had actually helped Edward in the past so he felt it was right to pay the Normans back by giving the throne to William. He had no children to lend it to but Harald Hadrada and Harold Godwineson wanted the throne as well as many other people
Who was after Edward on the throne?
William of Normandy
Why did William say that Edward would be his heir?
so Edward would pick William to be next on the throne
Who were the four people who said they were heir to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson, Edward's brother-in-law, who succeeded Edward as Harold II. Edgar Atheling, Edward's nearest heir, who attempted to take the throne as Edgar II after Harold II was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Harald Hardrade (Harald III of Norway), who died while unsuccessfully invading England to claim the throne. William II of Normandy (William the Bastard), who became William I of England (William the Conqueror) after the Battle of Hastings.
What justification did William have contesting the English throne in 1066?
he said edward promised him the throne
Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?
Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.
Why did William the Conqueror have a claim to the thrown of England?
Because he thought that the throne was promised to him by Edward the Confesser .He was also very close to Edward and he grew up with him
What was William the Conqueror's claim on the English throne?
His relative to King Edward.
Name the only englishman claiming the throne in '1066'?
Englishman Harold Godwinson became king of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. The King of Norway as well as William of Normandy (who would defeat King Harold and take the throne of England) were not native to England.
Who do you reckon should have took the throne after King Edward?
William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.
Why did Prince William's great uncle King Edward the VII abdicated from his throne in December of 1936?
why did king edward the 8th abdicated his throne in december 1936
