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Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
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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
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 Tostig want revenge against Harold Godwinson?
Because he was jealous that his brother Harold was king and he wanted to king. so it was just jealousy
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.
Why did Harold Hadradaa want the throne in 1066?
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.
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
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 become king battle of Hastings?
he could rule all of England and King Edward the confessor
Why did tostig want harald hardrada to be king?
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
Why did Harald Hardraosda want to become king?
harold hardraosda wanted to become king because hes ansestar was a king and he wanted the most power
Why did Tostig want revenge against Harold Godwinson?
Because he was jealous that his brother Harold was king and he wanted to king. so it was just jealousy
Why do you thing Harold godwinson should be king?
In my opinion he should have been king because Edward the confessor said he could be next in line also William the conqueror forced Harold to make an oath he didn't want to make.
Who are Englands enemy?
Terrorists, who want to bring the Country down for whatever reason.
Why did Harold hadroda want to conquer England?
Harald Hardraada wanted to conquer England and rebuild the great viking king, Cnut's kingdom.
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.
Why did Harold Hadradaa want the throne in 1066?
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.
