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It is not known exactly, but there seems to be a couple of reasons--first and foremost is that historians believe it is very possible that King Edward the Confessor, upon his dying bed, at the last moment, said that the best thing England could do was to choose Harold as his successor. This seems to have made an impact on the Witan and they chose him. It also may have been that the Witan recognized that Harold was the strongest military leader and wisest leader in the land and that even if King Edward did not suggest him, they would have made him king anyway. It is probably a combination of the two.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y ago"should become king" - of what - he's been dead since 1066.
If you mean King of where ever he's now at - then a little bit of experience, that he was able to march his army 200 miles north to win the Battle of Stamford Bridge against the Danes under Hardraada and then force march his Army 275 miles south to fight and lose The Battle of Hastings against the Normans under William the Conqueror.
If you mean ".... why Harold of Wessex did became king"
Because his late father, Godwin of Wessex, was the most powerful man in England.
Because he had served the previous King Edward the Confessor (who left no heir) loyally, honorably and successfully (e.g his campaigning in Wales).
Because he was elected by the Witan - the council of senior English nobles, Hardraada and William were also candidates.
Because he was an Anglo saxon (Hardraada and William obviously weren't, and Edgar Etheling (the fourth candidate) was considered too young).
I think Harold may have been the last Anglo Saxon King of England. Which is interesting given the way the rest of the world bangs on about those awful Anglo-Saxons. Since 1066 the English monarchs have been of French, Dutch and German stock.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Edward the Confessor died and he had no sons to to take his place as King the title was passed down to the most powerful man in the whole of Britain, (at the time) Earl Harold of Wessex
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∙ 15y agoHe thought he might have the good qualities and statistics as Edward, his brother-in-law. Also, Edward blessed him.
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∙ 11y agoThey chose Harold because he was the right age he was the brother in law of Edward and he was a saxon!
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∙ 13y agoHarold Godwinson was king because he was already the most powerful man in England.
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Who was crowned king of England on Christmas day in 1066?
Harold Godwinson was crowned king on January 6, 1066.
What happened in January 1066?
On January 5th, 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died. Harold Godwinson was crowned King Harold II the next day
What was Williams reaction when Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England in 1066?
he went to war
Who was the king of England at 1066?
King William "the conquerer" of Normandy took the throne of England from King Harold of the Saxons he was a good king
Where did William get crowned king of England?
The coronation was held at Westminster, London, at Christmas 1066.The very same place Harold had been crowned before him!
Who was crowned king of England on Christmas day in 1066?
Harold Godwinson was crowned king on January 6, 1066.
When and where was Harold Godwinson crowned king?
he was crowned in the 6th of January 1066 the day Edward the confessor died
What happened in January 1066?
On January 5th, 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died. Harold Godwinson was crowned King Harold II the next day
What was Williams reaction when Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England in 1066?
he went to war
Who was the king of England at 1066?
King William "the conquerer" of Normandy took the throne of England from King Harold of the Saxons he was a good king
Where did William get crowned king of England?
The coronation was held at Westminster, London, at Christmas 1066.The very same place Harold had been crowned before him!
What is the timeline of 1066?
© 25th September 1066- Harold Hardrada arrived at Stamford Bridge. © 14th October 1066- The Normans began to form a battle line. © 5th January 1066- Edward the confessor died. © 6th January 1066- Harold Godwinson was crowned king. © 24th April 1066- Halley's Comet was visible. © 24th December 1066- William was crowned king. © 28th September 1066- Normans invade.
Who was the monarch of England on the 14 of October 1066?
Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066. Eventually, William I (William the Conqueror) was crowned King of England on 25 December 1066.
How was Harold Godwineson crowned King?
Harold was crowned king because he was a brave respected leader
Who was the king in England in 1349?
In 1064 king Edward the Confessor was king of England he died in 1066 from a strange illness and The Earl of Wessex Earl Harold was crowned King Harold the II
Who was the king or queen of England in 1066?
After the Death of Edward the confessor in January 1066, Harold of Wessex became king... this was to be a very short reign as he was then killed at the Battle of Hastings on the 14th October 1066. After the Battle Edgar Aethling became king for about 3 months until William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day 1066
Who was king after king Harold 2?
he was crowned king of englandWilliam from Normandy was king after Harold
