answersLogoWhite

0

He didn't - he wanted to become king because he was King Edward's (the previous king's) nephew and only living relative. However Harold, Harald Hadraada and William of Normandy we also fighting for the crown, until William won the Battle of Hastings.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was Edgar Atheling negative side of being the king in 1066?

He was 14


When did William I become king?

in 1066


Who became king after Harold godwinson in 1066?

William Duke of Normandy "The Conqueror". No, it wasKing Edgar the Atheling Reigned 15th Oct. - 10th Dec. 1066. William became King on 25th December 1066.


When did William of Normandy in 1066 become King of England?

25 December 1066.


When did Harold become king?

harald became king in 1066


When did William the Conqueror become king?

in 1066 when he won the battle of hastings


Who was the king or queen of England in 1066?

After the Death of Edward the confessor in January 1066, Harold of Wessex became king... this was to be a very short reign as he was then killed at the Battle of Hastings on the 14th October 1066. After the Battle Edgar Aethling became king for about 3 months until William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day 1066


What opportunities did Edgar the Athling have in1066?

Prince Edgar the Ætheling's claim was that he was the closest blood relative to King Edward. In fact, apart from Edgar there were no other male members of the House of Wessex (the royal family) alive in 1066. Edgar was the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Harold II may have been descended in the male line from Æthelræd I, King of Wessex (865-871AD) but this has never been proved.


Did William of Normandy become king of England?

Yes, in 1066.


When did Harold Godwinson become king?

Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, who reigned England from January 6, 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.


Was Edgar the atheling British?

Yes, Edgar the Atheling was a member of the British royal family. He was the grandson of King Edmund Ironside and great-nephew of Edward the Confessor. Edgar was briefly proclaimed as king in 1066 but was quickly overthrown by William the Conqueror.


On which day did William the Conqueror become king?

Christmas Day 1066