He was not a relation to the previous king Harold
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Moreover he was not a descendent of the House of Wessex so he was never accepted as the legitimate King of England by the people. He spoke a different language, Norman-French, and was in every way a foreigner.
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada
He was not English.
The rival to the throne from Normandy is often referred to as William the Conqueror, who claimed the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor. His main rival was Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, who faced William at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. William's victory established Norman rule in England, marking a significant shift in British history.
they were both one of the contenders of the English throne
William of Normandy
Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.
The Battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson (Saxons) and William of Normandy (Normans) for the English throne.
Harold godwinson, William of Normandy and harald hardraada
He was not English.
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
William of Normandy became King William I in 1066 after he successfully destroyed the Anglo-Saxon Dynasty, and won the Battle of Hastings.
they said why should he get the throne?
William of Normandy was especially angry at Harold Godwinson because William was promised the throne by king Edward before dying but Harold got the throne
Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy (or William the conkorer) were fighting for the throne of england
William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward the Confessor had promished him the throne, but there's NO evidence that he did so. MY ANSWER!!!!! William of Normandy believed he was entitled to the throne of England because he claimed the Edward swore the holy grails for when he died he was to become King. Although William says this there is no evidence that he did so.