Harold Godwinson lost the throne in 1066 because he made lots of mistakes wear as William of Normandy had lots of cunning plans to get round to the throne. See more details on www.battleofhastings.co.uk
Harold Godwin/sonHarald hardradaWilliam of Normandy
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
For the first years of his reign English political life was dominated by Godwin of Wessex, Leofric of Mercia and Siward of Northumbria. Godwin became the most important of these when Edward married his daughter Edith in 1045. Godwin hoped that his daughter would have a son but Edward had taken a vow of celibacy and it soon became clear that the couple would not produce an heir to the throne.
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne
Harold Godwin/sonHarald hardradaWilliam of Normandy
Because he claimed the throne once, he has a great army. He was English He was good at fighting in battles.
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
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William of Normandy Harold Godwin Edgar the Atheling Harald Hadrada
He was probably scared of William of Normandy because he wanted to take his place on the throne.
Because Harold Godwin Promised William the Throne and William Agreed with Edward the Confessor to become king
Harold was the new King of England - a Saxon, and son of the powerful Earl Godwin. William was Duke of Normandy, who claimed that he had been offered the heirdom by Edward the Confessor, with whom he had friendly relations.
1066 aganst Harold Godwinson for the English throne
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
I don't know complitely but I do know that one of the reasons he had it was because he had alot of help from the royal counial (witan). Hope that was a help x
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne