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Who were the four people who said they were heir to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson, Edward's brother-in-law, who succeeded Edward as Harold II. Edgar Atheling, Edward's nearest heir, who attempted to take the throne as Edgar II after Harold II was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Harald Hardrade (Harald III of Norway), who died while unsuccessfully invading England to claim the throne. William II of Normandy (William the Bastard), who became William I of England (William the Conqueror) after the Battle of Hastings.
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.
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.
Did William of Normandy ever meet edward the confessor?
Edwards mother, Emma of Normandy was the sister of Richard 2nd of Normandy. Richard is the grandfather of William the Conqueror. Hope this helps. It took me ages to find this out.
Why was there no direct heir to the throne in 1066?
There is a direct heir to the throne Prince Charles the Prince of Wales.
Who were the four people who said they were heir to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson, Edward's brother-in-law, who succeeded Edward as Harold II. Edgar Atheling, Edward's nearest heir, who attempted to take the throne as Edgar II after Harold II was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Harald Hardrade (Harald III of Norway), who died while unsuccessfully invading England to claim the throne. William II of Normandy (William the Bastard), who became William I of England (William the Conqueror) after the Battle of Hastings.
Why did Eleanor and Henry II 2 oldest son's never became kings?
King Edward III of England's heir was Edward, the Black Prince who had the future King Richard II of England. According to succession the child of the heir would become the new heir if the current one dies. Edward, the Black Prince died before Edward III so his son Richard became Edward's new heir instead of Edward III's younger sons.
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.
What justification did William have contesting the English throne in 1066?
he said edward promised him the throne
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 did William the Conqueror invaded England?
William laid claim to the English throne after Edward died. He was a distant cousin of Edward and said that Edward had promised him the throne when visiting France in 1051. He even said his claim had been accepted by Harold Godwinson in 1064, when Harold had been blown onto the Norman shore by a storm. William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.
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.
Did William of Normandy ever meet edward the confessor?
Edwards mother, Emma of Normandy was the sister of Richard 2nd of Normandy. Richard is the grandfather of William the Conqueror. Hope this helps. It took me ages to find this out.
Who promised William the Conqueror he could be the king of England?
William said that Edward the confessor promised him the throne but I'm not sure if everyone else knew if he had
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 is Edward Said's birthday?
Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935.
When was Edward Said born?
Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935.
