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Harold Godwinson was crowned king primarily because he was a powerful noble and a leading figure in England, having been the Earl of Wessex. Additionally, his coronation was supported by the Witenagemot, the council of nobles, who recognized his claim to the throne following the death of Edward the Confessor, thereby legitimizing his rule in the eyes of the English nobility.

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What was battle of Hastings about?

Well after Edward the confessor died there were 3 people who thought that they should be king as he did not have any children to reign. Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardraada and William of Normandy (becomes William the Conqueror). Harold Godwinson crowned himself about 3 days after Edward the Confessor died. Then the 2 other men fought. First Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson (he won this battle) and it was called the Battle of Standford Bridge. Then Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy and William won. That battle was called the battle of Hastings as it was down south in Hastings. Then when William won he crowned himself on Christmas day! He then became William the Conqueror! Hope this helped! Sorry if I got some things wrong because I'm only 10! :) :)


Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?

Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.


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. = =


Why were they fighting in the Battle of Hastings?

When Edward the Confessor died, there was no direct heir to the throne and the throne was passed to Harold Godwinson. Then William claimed that Edward the confessor had promised the throne to him. So they fought at the battle of Hastings for the throne.


Who were the 3 kings in 1066?

Harold Godwinson earl of wessex, Duke William 2 of Normandy and Harold Haardrader king of some where:)

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Why did Harold Godwinson need to be king?

he did not have 2 b king he just wanted 2


Who was king after king Harold 2?

he was crowned king of englandWilliam from Normandy was king after Harold


What was battle of Hastings about?

Well after Edward the confessor died there were 3 people who thought that they should be king as he did not have any children to reign. Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardraada and William of Normandy (becomes William the Conqueror). Harold Godwinson crowned himself about 3 days after Edward the Confessor died. Then the 2 other men fought. First Harald Hardraada and Harold Godwinson (he won this battle) and it was called the Battle of Standford Bridge. Then Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy and William won. That battle was called the battle of Hastings as it was down south in Hastings. Then when William won he crowned himself on Christmas day! He then became William the Conqueror! Hope this helped! Sorry if I got some things wrong because I'm only 10! :) :)


Who were the three people who wanted 2 be king after King Edward died?

Harold Godwinson, who was promised the throne on Edward's deathbed; Harald Hardrada, King of Norway; and Duke William of Normandy, or 'William the Conqueror' as he became known after invading England and defeating Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings.


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. = =


Why were they fighting in the Battle of Hastings?

When Edward the Confessor died, there was no direct heir to the throne and the throne was passed to Harold Godwinson. Then William claimed that Edward the confessor had promised the throne to him. So they fought at the battle of Hastings for the throne.


Who was the first Danish King of England?

The first Danish king of England was Canute The Great, crowned King possibly... otherwise it was his father Sweyn Forkbeardwho took the throne from Ethelred 2 the Redeless (aka the Unready) in 1013/14. But died before he could be crowned.


Who were the 3 kings in 1066?

Harold Godwinson earl of wessex, Duke William 2 of Normandy and Harold Haardrader king of some where:)


Who were the 2 sides at the battle of Stanford bridge?

The two sides at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, fought on September 25, 1066, were the forces of King Harold Godwinson of England and the invading army of Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway. Harold Godwinson sought to defend his kingdom against Hardrada's invasion, which aimed to claim the English throne. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for Harold Godwinson, marking the end of Viking attempts to conquer England.


When was Four Crowned Martyrs born?

Four Crowned Martyrs was born in 2##.


How many battles were there in 1066?

There were 2 battles in 1066. First, Harold Godwinson fought Harald Hadraada at Stamford Bridge. After winning, Harold Godwinson fought William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings. This time, Harold lost, and was killed when he was shot in the eye by an arrow.


Who was crowned in 1953?

HM Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953.