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Why does William the Conqueror think he should gain the throne upon Edward the confessor's death?
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Before he invaded England William was the Duke of Normandy and a vassal of the King of France. It is far better to be a king of a rich country than a duke of part of someone else's kingdom.
When he won The Battle of Hastings he was the master of his own country, his new country. He had to spend time putting down a few rebellions, but once that was over he could play the role of king and have people give him the money he wanted.
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Who said that Edward the confessor had sent them a letter saying they should be king next?
William The Conqueror claimed that Edward The Confessor had pry sent him a letter saying that he should be the next king of England. However nobody knows if this event actually took place.
Why do you thing Harold godwinson should be king?
In my opinion he should have been king because Edward the confessor said he could be next in line also William the conqueror forced Harold to make an oath he didn't want to make.
What was battle of Hastings about?
Well after Edward the confessor died there were 3 people who thought that they should be king as he did not have any children to reign. Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardraada and William of Normandy (becomes William the Conqueror). Harold Godwinson crowned himself about 3 days after Edward the Confessor died. Then the 2 other men fought. First Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson (he won this battle) and it was called the Battle of Standford Bridge. Then Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy and William won. That battle was called the battle of Hastings as it was down south in Hastings. Then when William won he crowned himself on Christmas day! He then became William the Conqueror! Hope this helped! Sorry if I got some things wrong because I'm only 10! :) :)
Why was the battle of hasting fought?
The Battle of Hastings, It was started in 1066 by William of Normandy (also known as William the conqueror). When King Edward of England died many people wanted the throne. Eventually Harold Godwinson claimed the throne. Though King William thought that he should have the throne for he was the cousin of King Edward. So there you have it, the Battle of Hastings started.
What Norman lord became king in 1066?
William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, the illegitimate son of Robert Duke of Normandy. Only heir to the title, a fierce fighter, who was cousin to Edward the Confessor King of England. When Edward the Confessor died he claimed that Edward had promised the throne to him (as Edward had no children of his own), but the Witan (a group of English lords and Bishops) said Harold Godwinson should be king, Harold also claimed that Edward promised him the throne. So William gathered an army and sailed across the channel and took England by force in the battle of Hastings. Harold died in the battle and it is said that he was shot in the eye. William was the first Norman king of England.
Who was friends with William duke of Normandy?
Most people say that William, duke of Normandy was cruel but he did have at least one friend which was Edward, the Confessor who supposedly had said that William should be the next king. Edward, the Confessor was also a distant cousin of William's and was his best friend.
Why should William 1 not be king of England?
We only had his word for it that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.
Give you three resons why William of Normandy should be king?
Actually Edward the Confesser wanted William and Harold to be king a big mistake
Who do you reckon should have took the throne after King Edward?
William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.
What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?
This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.
Why should William duke normany be king?
He was blood-related to Edward (cousins) and varius people say Edward and Harold Godwinson promised him that he could be King.:)
Who is king harald?
Harald Hardrada was the king of Norway he was born in 1016. In 1064 Edward the confessor (king of England died. Harald believed he should be king of England as well because he said that the land had been promised to his ancestors and his father. Two other men also believed that they should be king, Harold Godwinson and William the conqueror he fought Godwinson in the battle of Stanford Bridge IN 1066 but died with an arrow to the eye. Godwinson and William then battled in the Battle of Hastings.
