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Edgar Atheling was the only legitimate heir and claimant to the English throne (he was the great-nephew of King Edward the Confessor). By legal rights, Edgar was the only person who could be considered the successor (and he was declared as such by the Witan after Harold's death). Unfortunately, he was only 14 years of age in 1066, had spent most of his earlier years in Hungary, and did not have the popular support, intimidation and the military resources that Harold Godwinson possessed. He was unable to repel William of Normandy's invasion of England and was forced to submit. He attempted, in 1069, to win the throne with Scottish and Danish support, but eventually submitted to William.
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∙ 13y agoHarold was already the most powerful man in England when Edward the Confessor was king. He wished to rid the country of Norman influences brought in by Edward and unite the earls behind his banner. To do this he had to raise himself above the other earls.
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∙ 15y agoThe main reason was to unite the various factions within England in order to bring peace to the land. He thought a strong ruler was needed to stop all the fighting and rebelling that constantly happened. He thought that a country divided within itself was fair and easy game for an outsider to conquer and he knew there were those from Europe that wanted to conquer England and rule her. He felt he was the best possibility to protect England from those that wanted to subdue her.
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∙ 12y agoprince Edgar would hav been a great king because his father and him had a strong claim to the throne and his closest blood reletive was edward the confesser but he was only 14 years old. he spent most of his life in Hungary .
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∙ 14y agoHarold hadraada wanted to be king of England because he wanted to be fun and use his power to party on man!
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∙ 11y agoBecause his father was a king and he thought he would be the best king for England
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What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?
Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.
What nationality is harald hardrada?
Harald Hardraada is related to a king that ruled Norway England and Denmark the year 1066 he was age 51 and believed he should get the thrown.
What king was defeated in the battle of hastings in 1066?
in the year of the Battle of Hastings 1066 Harald sigurdson (Otherwise known as Hardrada) of Norway was the first to land in England with an invasion force and was defeated at stamford, but the battle of hasting was fought between Harold godwineson of England and the invading army of William of Normandy
Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?
"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. = =
What did harald hardrada say in his speech?
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
Did Harald Hardrada become king?
No
Was Harold hardrada English?
No. Harald III. hardhradi (1015-1066) was Norwegian and King of Norway.
Did Harald Hardrada speak English?
Harald Hardrada was born in Poland but moved to Spain for 1 year when he was 21 , but soon moved to Wales and then fighted to be king in 1066.
What is Harald Hardrada?
Harald Hardraada is related to a king that ruled Norway England and Denmark the year 1066 he was age 51 and believed he should get the thrown.
What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?
Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.
When did Harold become king?
harald became king in 1066
What nationality is harald hardrada?
Harald Hardraada is related to a king that ruled Norway England and Denmark the year 1066 he was age 51 and believed he should get the thrown.
What king was defeated in the battle of hastings in 1066?
in the year of the Battle of Hastings 1066 Harald sigurdson (Otherwise known as Hardrada) of Norway was the first to land in England with an invasion force and was defeated at stamford, but the battle of hasting was fought between Harold godwineson of England and the invading army of William of Normandy
Who invaded in 1066 and where they come from?
Harald Hardrada invaded the north and was killed by the new king Harold godwinson then William of Normandy attacked in the south and won.
Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?
"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings. = =
What did harald hardrada say in his speech?
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
The name of the king who invaded England first?
king harald hardrada
