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William and Harold were the two main leaders claiming the throne of England. King Edward of England died on January 5, 1066, after a reign of 23 years. Leaving no heirs, Edward's passing ignited a three-way rivalry for the crown that culminated in the Battle of Hastings and the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon rule of England. To learn more, visit this site: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bayeux.htm TRY THIS: There is an interactive site where you choose to be either Harold or William, and then re-fight The Battle of Hastings! Prettty neat. Game site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/normans/launch_gms_battle_hastings.shtml
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What was the name of the city near the first battle of ten 1066?
The site of the Battle of Hastings is at Battle (where on the spot where Harold allegedly fell, there is an Abbey, dedicated by Wiliiam), a small town a few miles NW of Hastings itself.
Which king was killed in 1066 of the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson was the king of England during the battle of haistings.
What was the resent battle that Harold had fought?
The battle of Stamford Bridge against Harold of Norway.
How many soldier did Harold Hadraada have at the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Hardraada didn't fight in the battle of Hastings Harold Godwinson did.
What was the battle called in which Harold Haardrada died?
Harold Hadrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge
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
Who killed Harold Hardaada?
Harold Godwinson, who was king of England at the time of the battle of Hastings, killed Harold Hardraada at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who killed King Harold any why?
Harold hardrada was killed by Harold Godwinson in the battle of hastings
Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Who succeeded Harold II?
William the Conqueror, after he defeated Harold in battle.
Did Harold godwinson go into battle?
yes, the battle of humperdink and the battle of ibiza
Who was William the Conqueror in battle with?
William was in battle with Harold Godwinson
