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What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?
This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.
How was William of Normandy able to take control of England?
king edward died and then there was a fight (the battle of hastings)(between William of Normandy and Harold godwineson) and William won!
Who was fighting who in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans (French) were fighting the Anglo-saxons (English)
Why did Edward the Confessor choose William Duke of Normandy as his successor?
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.
Who was friends with William duke of Normandy?
Most people say that William, duke of Normandy was cruel but he did have at least one friend which was Edward, the Confessor who supposedly had said that William should be the next king. Edward, the Confessor was also a distant cousin of William's and was his best friend.
What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?
This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.
What is Name of the king in 1065 in England?
First was Edward the Confessor and after he died it was Harold Godwinson and then William the Conqueror.
How was William of Normandy able to take control of England?
king edward died and then there was a fight (the battle of hastings)(between William of Normandy and Harold godwineson) and William won!
Who was fighting who in the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans (French) were fighting the Anglo-saxons (English)
Who do you reckon should have took the throne after King Edward?
William, duke of Normandy because he was a great ruler, Edward had lived in Normandy and loved Normans and Edward promised him the throne on his deathbed.
Give you three resons why William of Normandy should be king?
Actually Edward the Confesser wanted William and Harold to be king a big mistake
Why did William duke of Normandy think he could be king?
Because Harold Godwin Promised William the Throne and William Agreed with Edward the Confessor to become king
Why did Edward the Confessor choose William Duke of Normandy as his successor?
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.
How did the news about the throne reach William duke of Normandy?
by his soldiers and his soldiers found out because the news was traveling everywhere all around because he is the king and he just died. KING EDWARD and all the news about Harold godwinson being the new king and him defiting harald hardrada
Who was friends with William duke of Normandy?
Most people say that William, duke of Normandy was cruel but he did have at least one friend which was Edward, the Confessor who supposedly had said that William should be the next king. Edward, the Confessor was also a distant cousin of William's and was his best friend.
Who was first Norman king?
Duke William of Normandy became King William I of England. This was the start of the Norman Dynasty. William claimed the crown of England because it was promised to him by Edward The Confessor.
Who was the king in England in 1349?
In 1064 king Edward the Confessor was king of England he died in 1066 from a strange illness and The Earl of Wessex Earl Harold was crowned King Harold the II
