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Harald Hadrarda thought he should be king because king Cnut had been king for ages before him. He also said that Edward had wanted him to be king. this was not necessarily true
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause he was related to the anglo-saxon king cnut, and he just wants his family to have the english crown again
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What country was Harold hardrada king of?
Norway
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 .
What did harald hardrada say in his speech?
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
The name of the king who invaded England first?
king harald hardrada
Who supported Harold hardrada to be king?
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
Why did tostig want harald hardrada to be king?
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
Did Harald Hardrada become king?
No
What country was Harold hardrada king of?
Norway
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 .
What did harald hardrada say in his speech?
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
The name of the king who invaded England first?
king harald hardrada
Who supported Harold hardrada to be king?
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
Who is king hardrada of Norway?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_III_of_Norway
Who wanted Harold hardrada to be king?
Harold Hardrada. Which was good enough for Harold Hardrada. Tostig backed him, but he wasn't interested in Harold Hardrada, he just wanted his lands back in England - and to get back at his brother (the other Harold) for not backing him the previous year.
What happend to Harold hardrada after he won the battle of Stanford bridge?
Harold Hardrada lost the Battle of Stamford Bridge to King Harold Godwinsson
Why did harald hardrada think heshould be king of engalnd?
because his ancestor was king in 1016 to 1035
Harold hardrada when did he become king of Norway?
Harold Hadraada was never crowned king of Norway.
