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It is definitely arguable that he was very unlucky in 1066. He was crowned, firstly, by an archbishop not approved by the pope; archbishop Stigand. With this, William was able to gain papal support and during The Battle of Hastings Williams troops will have had a massive physiological boost knowing that they have a guaranteed place in heaven. Also when he was crowned, due to the many potential other claimants to the throne, invasion of England was impending.
Harold was also unlucky because while waiting for the Normans in the South, the Vikings led by Harald Hardrada and Tostig invaded in the North. Harold had to march up North and defeat them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile the Normans invaded in the South and they had to march back across the whole country to meet them.
To summate, Harold Godwinsson was not lucky in 1066. If anyone during this era was lucky it was William. To exacerbate this point, the tide preventing William from crossing over to England changed at the perfect time (while Scandinavian invaders where fighting Harold in the North). William was also lucky because he burned the land and if Harold waited and simply held the Normans back the Normans would of had to turn back in order to get food.
What else can I help you with?
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
In 1066 Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be the king of England?
It was Harold
When did Harold Godwinson become king?
Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, who reigned England from January 6, 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
Who was the king of England at 1066?
King William "the conquerer" of Normandy took the throne of England from King Harold of the Saxons he was a good king
When was king Harold killed?
October 14, 1066
Who was Harold godwinson 1066?
He was King Of England. Harold was defeated and killed at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, by William of Normandy, who then became king.
Who was king in beginning of 1066?
King Harold I think
Did king Harold win a battle in 1066?
no
When did Harold become king?
harald became king in 1066
In 1066 Who was the king of Norway who wanted to be the king of England?
It was Harold
When did Harold the king in 1066 die?
At the battle of Hastings- on 14th October 1066
When did Harold Godwinson become king?
Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, who reigned England from January 6, 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
Who was the king of England at 1066?
King William "the conquerer" of Normandy took the throne of England from King Harold of the Saxons he was a good king
What was the first name of the king at the biggining of 1066?
it was king Harold x
When was king Harold killed?
October 14, 1066
What age was Harold when he was king?
7th January, 1066
What happened in January 1066?
On January 5th, 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died. Harold Godwinson was crowned King Harold II the next day
