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Q: Why shouldn't harald hardrada not be king and William duke of Normandy should be king?
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Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?

Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.


Who were the three kings that wanted the throne in 1066?

"Throne." 1) Harold II King of England. 2) Harald III of Norway, also called Harald Hardrada. Harold of England defeated Harald of Norway in September of 1066 only to be defeated by William of Normandy ("the Conqueror") at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066. 3) William, Duke of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror. He was crowned king after defeating Harold at 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)


Where was Harold before he battled William of Normandy?

In northern England, fighting with Harald Hardrada of Norway at Stamford Bridge. Harold II defeated Harald and then marched 250 miles to meet William of Normandy at Hastings.


Which men fought in the Battle of Hastings?

erm... i think it was harald hardrada, harold godwinson and william of normandy... i think


Who were the three people who fought for the english throne?

Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada


Who invaded in 1066 and where they come from?

Harald Hardrada invaded the north and was killed by the new king Harold godwinson then William of Normandy attacked in the south and won.


Who was Harold godwinson William of Normandy and harald hardrada?

Harald Hardrada would have been a good king because he was French and he could speak different languages so people would like him, and he was very prepared for a war he was even a experienced warrior.Harold Godwinson had sworn on the saints bones that he will be king.


Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?

William the Conqueror. I think.


Who is better out of the three contenders in 1066?

You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx


How old is harald hardrada?

I think Harald Hardrada is age 33


Did harald hardrada win the battle at stamford bridge?

Harold Godwineson won the battle of Stamford Bridge, and then William Duke of Normandy won the battle of Hastings due to his leadership, preparation and luck.