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Harald Hardraada wanted to conquer England and rebuild the great viking king, Cnut's kingdom.
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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 .
Who was on Harold Godwinson's side?
The people who lived in England and didn't want "Norman Overlords".
Why did Harold want to become king battle of Hastings?
he could rule all of England and King Edward the confessor
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 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 Saint Philip want to conquer Italy?
Saint Philip did not want to conquer Italy and was in no position to do so.
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.
How can you conquer the world?
Promise people what they want.
What did Pitt want to conquer?
French Canada
Why did Harold Godwinson William Edgar and Harold Hardrada want to be Kink of England?
Apparently in 1051 Edward the confessor had named William as the heir Harold Godwin(son). His sister was married to Edward and Harold had helped Edward fight many battles during his reign.Edgar the Atheling was the nearest blood relative to Edward and so felt almost challenged to become king. Harald Hardrada's ancestors were kings of England previously so he felt he had the right to be king.They obviously were all megalomaniacs and were obsessed with power.
Why did nomadic warriors want to conquer the city-states of Sumer?
Nomadic warriors want to conquer the city-states of Sumer because they wanted the riches of the empires.
Why did nomadic warrior want to conquer the city states of Sumer?
Nomadic warriors want to conquer the city-states of Sumer because they wanted the riches of the empires.
