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To win the Throne and become King of England.

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Q: What were William and Harold fighting for in the Battle of Hastings?
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Why did William the conquer lose the Battle of Hastings 1066?

William DID NOT LOSE THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS!!! Harold Godwinson did.


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William I and Harold II fought in the Battle of Hastings.


Was it Harold and William in the Battle of Hastings?

William, Duke of Normandy.


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Duke William the Second of Normandy defeated King Harold the Second of Wessex at the Battle of Hastings. The battle occurred in October 1066 and Harold was killed.


Battle of the hastings?

The battle of hastings took place on 25th September 1066. It was a battle which was fought between William duke of Normandy aka William the conquerer Vs Harold II, William ended up winning the battle and Harold was killed with an arrow in his eye


Which was the battle of Hastings?

The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.


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yes and no because it was luck that made the wind change so the battle took place just after Harold godwinson had been fighting Harold hardraada. this meant that Harold godwinson's army was tired. no because he had been planning tactics for ages and Harold was unpropered.