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Why did William of poitiers believe that Harold had no right to be king?
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∙ 11y ago
cause he did
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Who did Harold Harada struck first?
I don't no if this is right but did Harold Harada strike William first
Was Harold Godwinson's army weak against William the Duke's army?
Yes, mainly because Harold Godwinson had to fight against William - Right after fighting with Harold Hadraada. By then their army was exhausted.
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
Who was the king of England before William 1st was?
it was king Harold II or also known as Harold Godwin or Harold godwinson and he took after king Edward the confessor. he stole the right of the crown from Edgar the ethling, Harald hadraada and William the conqueror
How was William luckier than Harold in the battle of hastings?
because William planned when he wanted to attack and the wind changed at the right time for him .
When William killed Harold in 1066 with an arrow through his eye which eye was it?
I don't think anyone knows but, the Bayeux Tapestry shows that the arrow was in Harold's right eye.
Who ruled Britain at the time of the invasion of William the Conqueror?
Harold Godwinson, a much better ruler in my opinion with more right to the throne than William.
What was Williams disadvantages in 1066?
Harold Godwinson were on a hill and they could see everyone but William could not because they were at the bottom of the hill so they had to walk right up the hill. Harold had more men but William had horses.and there is much more just like william had trained fighting soldier.
How was William the conqueror successful?
By right of conquest: After the death of Edward the confessor, there were 3 candidates for king : Harold II, Harald Hardrada and William the conqueror. As Harold was Edward's brother-in-law, he became king. William and Harald were annoyed. They both set about gathering there own armies. Harald arrived first in the north. He was beaten by Harold. But while this was happening William arrived in the south, Hastings to be exact. By the time Harold's troops reached Hastings, his army was weak. They were fighting a losing battle. They retreated up the hill and Harold was killed. William became king on Christmas day.
Were did Harold goodwinson send his army when England was about to be invaded?
He sent them to the south where William was expected to arrive, but he couldn't come as the wind wasnt blowing right
Why was William lucky during the Battle of Hastings?
The powerful wind changed direction and allowed William to cross the channel while Harold was in the north.Harolds soilders were not ready to fight in the battle
Did the weather affect the outcome of 1066?
The weather did affect the outcome of 1066 because when Harold and his army were waiting in the south for William, the wind was not blowing the right way and therefore he could not sail. If the wind was blowing a different way then William might have been able to sail and then Harold might havew been able to defeat him.
