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∙ 15y agoHis ansestors had been Kings of England so he felt he had the right to be king too. He also wanted to rebuild the viking empire.
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Why did edward the confessor promise William to be heir to the throne?
Normandy had actually helped Edward in the past so he felt it was right to pay the Normans back by giving the throne to William. He had no children to lend it to but Harald Hadrada and Harold Godwineson wanted the throne as well as many other people
What nicknames does Harald Nielsen go by?
Harald Nielsen goes by Guld-Harald.
What is the birth name of Carl Harald?
Carl Harald's birth name is Carl-Harald Johansson.
What is the birth name of Harald Hamrell?
Harald Hamrell's birth name is Ivar Olof Harald Hamrell.
When did Harald Kidde die?
Harald Kidde died in 1918.
What was Harald Hardrada's claim to be King?
Harald Hardradas, was the youngest brother of King Olaf, and the third in line for the throne ,
What was Hardradas full name?
Harald III of Norway (King of Norway), Harald III Sigurdsson (1015-1066), surnamed Harald Hardrade (Norse).
Who were the claims to the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy Harold Godwin Edgar the Atheling Harald Hadrada
Why was harald hardrada refused the throne?
he was danish
Did Harald Hardraada's have weaknesses to the throne?
He was not English.
What did Harald Hardrada do after he didnt get the throne of England?
after Harald didnt get the throne of England he went into the battle of hastings and fought by dividing his army into 2 halfs
Who promised the throne of England to Harald Hardrada?
William the Conqueror. I think.
Who was harald?
He was a viking who wanted the throne because he thought that because a relative of his was promised the throne he should have it and if he didn't get the throne of England he would probably take over anyway.
What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?
Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.
How long was King Harald V on the throne?
Harald V (born 21 February 1937) is the king of Norway. He succeeded to the throne of Norway upon the death of his father Olav V on 17 January 1991.Source: Wikipedia
How big was Harold hardradas army?
King Harald hardhradi of Norway had an army of 15.000 men on 300 ships when he invaded England.
Did Harald Hardrada have any weaknesses against the throne?
he had fallen in a lake
