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Q: Why did William of Normandy claim the thrown?
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Which king was the first to claim all of England personal property?

William of Normandy, William the conqueror.


What was the first name of the duke of Normandy?

William duke of Normandy had the surname of longsword. he was promised the thrown when King Edward died but it went to Harold Godwin. William got support from the Pope and then invaded the country with the Battle of Hastings. hope this helped :)


Why did William the Conqueror have a claim to the thrown of England?

Because he thought that the throne was promised to him by Edward the Confesser .He was also very close to Edward and he grew up with him


Who tried to claim the throne after edward the connfesser?

William of Normandy, Harold godwinson and Harold hardrada


Help With History Homework Fill in the table this is history Harold Godwinson Who were they What was their claim to the throne of England William Duke of Normany Who were the?

William duke of Normandy.


What number duke was duke William of Normandy?

There were two Dukes of Normandy named William: William I Longsword was the 2nd Duke of Normandy. William II the Conqueror was the 7th Duke of Normandy (also known as King William I).


Who is and how did William of Normandy in 1066?

William of Normandy was king Edwards cousin


Where did William of Normandy live as a child?

Normandy


Why was Edward the confessor very special?

Because he didn't have an heir to thrown and he promised several people the thrown thus causing a brief series of battles ending with the victory of William of Normandy in the Battle of Hastings, 1066.


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Was William of Normandy foreign?

Yes, he was from NORMANDY, which is in France.


Did edward the confesser die before the Battle of Hastings?

yes The death of Edward the Confessor led to the Battle of Hastings because William of Normandy thought he had a claim to the English Crown rather than Harold II. William pursues this claim by invasion.