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Did FRANCE and ENGLAND go together to defeat the vikings in the Battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was fought between the Normans of France and the Anglo-Saxons of Britain. The Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons and their leader William I The Conqueror became the king of England, facilitating the French influence on the English language and culture.
Further answer: The confusion can arise because the Normans were of Norse (Viking) descent, and had only been in Normandy in northern France for about 150 years before William invaded England. William actually had a good family claim to the throne of England, trouble was, so did Harold and others!
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What are the two invasions that happened to England in 1066?
The Vikings invaded in Yorkshire and King Harold defeated them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge and then William Duke of Normandy invaded in the south of England and Harold was killed at the Battle of Hastings
Where did the vikings fight in the battle of Hastings was it the north or south of London?
north
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
What did the vikings do to be involved in the Battle of Hastings?
The vikings were not involved in the battle of Hastings. After the attack at Stamford bridge up north, the vikings went back home. it was only the Saxons and the Normans who were involved. The Normans were however descended from Viking invaders of France, "Nor-th-men", and the battle of Stamford Bridge certainly softened up Harold's Anglo-Saxons for Hastings.
Are the Battle of Hastings and the French Invasion the same thing?
Yes the Battle of Hastings was the French invasion of England.
What events made the normans win in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans won the battle of Hastings because less than 3 weeks before England fought in another battle against the Vikings, but remember they didn't have vehicles but only there legs so after that battle England had to walk from the North to the South of the country so England were very warn out when it came to the battle of Hastings. So that's properly the reason why the Normans won the battle of Hastings!
Where did the first battle of 1066 take place?
Senlac Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, England The Battle of Stamford Bridge preceded Hastings. After defeating the Vikings there, the Anglo-Saxon forces had to march across the width of England from the bridge to battle William at Hastings.
What are the two invasions that happened to England in 1066?
The Vikings invaded in Yorkshire and King Harold defeated them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge and then William Duke of Normandy invaded in the south of England and Harold was killed at the Battle of Hastings
Where did the vikings fight in the battle of Hastings was it the north or south of London?
north
How did the vikings make contact with the new world?
1066, the battle of hastings
What city was the Battle of Hastings near?
Hastings. The actual battle took place about 10 km nw of Hastings.
Where was the Battle of Hastings in which country?
England
Who won battle of hasting?
William,Duke of Normandy,France won the Battle of Hastings. William was part of a group of England's frenemies called the Normans. They tricked the Vikings who were also rebelling against England into helping the Normans. But William scammed and abandoned the angry Vikings.
What did the vikings do to be involved in the Battle of Hastings?
The vikings were not involved in the battle of Hastings. After the attack at Stamford bridge up north, the vikings went back home. it was only the Saxons and the Normans who were involved. The Normans were however descended from Viking invaders of France, "Nor-th-men", and the battle of Stamford Bridge certainly softened up Harold's Anglo-Saxons for Hastings.
Are the Battle of Hastings and the French Invasion the same thing?
Yes the Battle of Hastings was the French invasion of England.
Why was the Battle of Hastings an impotant battle?
Winning the battle of hastings in 1066 established William I as the first Norman King of England.
What battle in England in 1066 started the middle ages?
Battle of Hastings.
