Why was William Duke of Normandy crowned king of England?

Answer 1

• Because the former king promised him the throne.
• Because his family was rich and wealthy
• he had never lost a battle and it was important to be strong
• he sorted out things like crime
• he claimed to be Edwards (previous king) cousin
• He was a duke of Normandy so he was an experienced leader

Answer 2

In The Battle of Hastings William shot King Harold in the eye. In addition he prepared a better army than King Harold and Harold Hardrada. William had professional battle men and knights on horses for the attack (cavalry). He built ships that contained his forces across the sea. Also he was brave and encouraged his men at a time of difficulty and made them use the clever trick of making the English army run up and down the hill.

Answer 3

William of Normandy was related to the king of England and was next in line for the throne when the king died instead of him another person became king and seeking revenge he led an attack on England and won.

Answer 4

Because he had defeated King Harold II in battle at Hastings.

Answer 5

William of Normandy thought he had to be king of England because he won the battle of Hasting

Answer 6

Because the previous king of england had promised him the title of king of england. But somebody else had claimed it. They had a big fight called the battle of hastings, and William won

Answer 7

Became king for all sorts of reasons