What was the relationship between Edward the Confessor and harald hadraada?

Answer 1

Harald did not have a blood relation directly to Edward. But he did have a claim to the throne. In the early 1040's, England belonged to Harthacnut. Denmark was Magnus' land. Harald had claimed that there was an agreement between the two, that if either had died with no children, then the other would rule both England and Denmark. When Harthacnut died, Magnus didn't go on to claim England allowing Edward the Confessor to become king. Harald, was made king of Denmark, and so he could claim the throne. He did not do this by himself though. He was encouraged by Earl Tostig Godwinson, Harold Godwinson's outcast brother, who promised the help of "most of the chieftans in England" would be on his side. They were both killed at war at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

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Answer 2

No. Harald Hadrada was a Viking and Edward was English.

Answer 3

yes