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because he wants power.
also he is the king of Norway. before Edward he was a viking warrior called cnut and reigned in England form 1016-1035. then two of the cnut sons reigned until 1042. he wants the thrown to go back to a viking king. he has the support of Harold Goodwin's bother.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoHarold's predecessor on the throne of Norway was King Magnus I. Supposedly, Magnus had made a pact with King Harthacnut of England that whichever of the two died first, the other would inherit his throne. Magnus never pressed this, but Harold Hardrada decided he could take advantage of the situation in England to become king there. It was a pretty thin claim.
There is a link below a section of an article on Harold Hardrada describing this.
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∙ 14y agoLust for power. Averice. The true belief that it was his right. also he claims that his father was given the throne by a king. and he was the hair of his father.
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∙ 12y agohere is a good article on your topic. http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year7links/1066/whoshouldbekingextend.pdf
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∙ 14y agoHarold Hardrock wanted to be king because like any one at that time he wanted to be strong and rule England.The viking king wanted to again rule all land!!!!
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∙ 14y agohe thought he was clever enough to be king
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∙ 14y agoBecause Edward the Confessor pointed at him while died.
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∙ 17y agowho wouldn't want to control Englans?
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∙ 12y agobecause he wanted power over england.
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Did Harold Godwinson rush into war with William the Conqueror?
Not really. After he was crowned king Harrald Hardrada (a Viking competitor for the throne) invaded England but Harold Godwinson's army fought them off. While Harold's army was in the north William invaded the south. Harold's army marched south and fought the Normans near Hastings. The English were tired and not as well equipped as the Normans who won the battle, killed Harold and took over England. Harold didn't want to fight but had no choice.
Who did the gunpowder plotters want on the throne?
they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne
Why did William want to kill Harold?
You need to be clearer on which HaroldHarold Hadrada or Harold Godwinson. but William foughtand killed Harold g because he couldn't claim the throne until Harold g was dead. so he Killed Harold to become king.does that answer your question
Why did Harold hadrada want to be englands king?
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
The surname of the Viking King who claimed the throne?
I don't know if the Vikings had kings or not but if you want to try and find out please copy and paste the following link in to your Internet address box: "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking" Thank you for reading my answer.
Why did Harold want to claim the throne?
Well because there was no one there to stop him so he claimed the throne for himself.
How do you start an essay on how many people wanted the throne of England in 1066 and who was the best contender?
Try starting out your opening paragraph talking about what kind of power someone with the throne might have over the area and why anyone would want it. Set up a thesis paragraph on that. For the next few paragraphs, talk about the people who did want it, like King Harold, and William the Conquerer. Conclude it with something about who actually did end up getting it. Just suggestions, but how to start it is in there too.
What did Harold godwinson and his army want to achieve?
They wanted to force the Normans to attack them uphill, crush them in a decisive open battle, and drive them from England, thereby securing Harold's otherwise illegitimate claim to the English Throne and prevent William from becoming King.
Did Harold Godwinson rush into war with William the Conqueror?
Not really. After he was crowned king Harrald Hardrada (a Viking competitor for the throne) invaded England but Harold Godwinson's army fought them off. While Harold's army was in the north William invaded the south. Harold's army marched south and fought the Normans near Hastings. The English were tired and not as well equipped as the Normans who won the battle, killed Harold and took over England. Harold didn't want to fight but had no choice.
Who did the gunpowder plotters want on the throne?
they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne they wanted a Catholic monarch on the throne
Why did William want to kill Harold?
You need to be clearer on which HaroldHarold Hadrada or Harold Godwinson. but William foughtand killed Harold g because he couldn't claim the throne until Harold g was dead. so he Killed Harold to become king.does that answer your question
Why was James called the wisest fool in Christendom?
because he had the throne and he didn't want to give the throne to someone else
Why did Harold hadrada want to be englands king?
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
Why James 1 called the wisest fool in christendom?
because he had the throne and he didn't want to give the throne to someone else
Why was James 1 called the wisest fool in christendom?
because he had the throne and he didn't want to give the throne to someone else
The surname of the Viking King who claimed the throne?
I don't know if the Vikings had kings or not but if you want to try and find out please copy and paste the following link in to your Internet address box: "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking" Thank you for reading my answer.
Why did Tudor monarchs want to get married?
to produce a son as heir to the throne
