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he didnt William and harald Hadraada invaded
New answer: According to the interpretation of the Tapestry of Bayeux, Harald was was sent by Edward, King of England, to go to Normandy, presumably to tell William, Duke of Normandy, that England would be his i.e. William's. Harald shipwrecked during his crossing of the channel and William had to rescue him from a rival. William then asked Harald to swear an oath that William would become King at the death of Edward. Harald was then repatriated to his homeland, but reneged on his oath when Edward died. Harald claimed himself King infuriating William. William then took what he believed was rightfully his by invading England. Near Hastings in 1066, Williams Norma ns defeated Haralds Anglo-Saxons. Harald died after being hit with an arrow in his eye. Thus England fell under Norman control and the course of history was changed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWilliam and Harold went to battle over the throne of England. William was good friends with Harold because Harold swore an oath to him saying that he would support William into becoming king. Though soome argue that they were not good friends at all and that William had kept some of Harold's family hostage and forced him into swearing the oath, to secure their safety. A picture in the Bayeax tapestry show that Harold is just touching one sacred box( may contain a bible inside) whereas his other hand is touching the other box firmly. This shows that Harold is not wanting to swear the oath. Harold broke the oath by claiming the throne, in those days though the king was chosen by the elders of the Witan. Also rumours suggest that Edward handed the kingdom to Harold in his dieing moments. Though the French claim that Edward when he was very much alive promised William the kingdom after he was dead and had asked Harold to go and tell William his wishes. But according to records edward had promised the throne to more than one person. So The Battle of Hastings was for the throne of England and against the fact thay mabye Harold broke an oath to William and William fought for revenge.
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∙ 13y agoHarold godwinson never became king. William, duke of Normandy won at the battle of Hastings. He had long and short term problems he had to sort out before he became king.
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∙ 13y agoNobody knows. Actually, nobody knows if it's even true that Harold Godwinson promised that, there is no evidence.
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Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Did the battle of Stamford bridge happen because they wanted to be king?
Yes Harold Harada Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy all wanted to rule England after Edward the confessor died. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Harold Harada and Harold Godwinson! Harold Godwinson won and then had the battle of Hastings with William of Normandy. William of Normandy one and is now called William the conqueror
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
Who did Harold Godwinson fight?
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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. = =
Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Did the battle of Stamford bridge happen because they wanted to be king?
Yes Harold Harada Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy all wanted to rule England after Edward the confessor died. The battle of Stamford bridge was against Harold Harada and Harold Godwinson! Harold Godwinson won and then had the battle of Hastings with William of Normandy. William of Normandy one and is now called William the conqueror
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
Was Harold godwinson hurt or was it Harold hardrada?
NO! Harold Hardrade died at the battle of Stanford bridge and Harold Godwinson went on to fight William of Normandy and died there
Why did battle of 1066 happen?
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy (or William the conkorer) were fighting for the throne of england
Who did Harold Godwinson fight?
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Who did William duke of Normandy fight against in the Battle of Hastings?
William duke of Normandy fought Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings, which was fought at Senlac Hill.
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. = =
Who was on the hill at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold godwinson was on the top of the hill and William Duke of Normandy was at the bottom
Which was the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
Who were the two main players in the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold Godwinson of England and Duke William (William the Conqueror) of Normandy.
Who defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Duke William the Second of Normandy defeated King Harold the Second of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. The battle occurred in October 1066 and Harold was killed.
