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It is not a gospel fact that he was he was killed by an arrow in the eye. The only evidence we have is a figure that may or may not be Harold clutching an arrow over his eye on The Beyeux Tapestry.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoKing Harold by tradition.
However, there seems to be little proof, that the eye wound killed him. Some references seem to suggest that he was trampled to death. Others show that is was a spear and not an arrow that pierced his eye.
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∙ 15y agoHarold Hadraada got an arrow shot in his eye,, when William,, Duke of Normandy,, ordered his men to fire up into the air. This then killed him
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∙ 12y agoHarold Godwinson got shot in the eye and he was then killed by being quartered, that's why William won.
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∙ 12y agothe king of England 1066
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∙ 14y agoKing Harold of England
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What happened to Harold after the Battle of Hastings?
he got shot in the eye by an bow and arrow.
What story tells the bayeux tapestry?
The Bayeux Tapestry tells of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
When did William of Normandy win the Battle of Hastings?
Yes William showed amazing determination during the Battle of Hastings. He showed it through his leadership skills as was able to keep his troops fighting and not give up. He also kept fighting the Battle getting stronger and stronger as soon as Harold Godwinson was killed (With an arrow in the eye) William knew Harolds army would soon surrender!
How did the Battle of Hastings get its name?
The battle of hastings got its name because it was near a place called Hastings (about 10km from it) and it was in a place called battle, which didnt get its name until after the battle.
What was Harold's from the Battle of Hastings surname?
The Viking Harold was Hadraada, the other (the English one who who got the arrow in his eye) was Godwinson.
What happened to Harold after the Battle of Hastings?
he got shot in the eye by an bow and arrow.
Who got hit in the eye at the battle of hastings?
Harold Godwineson
What story tells the bayeux tapestry?
The Bayeux Tapestry tells of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
What important things happened in the Battle of Hastings?
that Harold got shot in the eye by an arrow from duke Williams taeam that's how Harold died and that's all i know
How was the battle of stamfrd bridge won?
He got shot in the eye by an arrow
What killed Harold II in 1066?
He was in the battle of Hastings and got a arrow shot in his eye.by one of Williams solder
When did William of Normandy win the Battle of Hastings?
Yes William showed amazing determination during the Battle of Hastings. He showed it through his leadership skills as was able to keep his troops fighting and not give up. He also kept fighting the Battle getting stronger and stronger as soon as Harold Godwinson was killed (With an arrow in the eye) William knew Harolds army would soon surrender!
Why did William of normandys team win in the battle of hastings?
They tricked the Saxons by retreating so the Saxons left the safety of the hill top and while fighting King Harold got shot in the eye by an arrow and was hacked down.
How did the Battle of Hastings get its name?
The battle of hastings got its name because it was near a place called Hastings (about 10km from it) and it was in a place called battle, which didnt get its name until after the battle.
What was Harold's from the Battle of Hastings surname?
The Viking Harold was Hadraada, the other (the English one who who got the arrow in his eye) was Godwinson.
Who was said to have been 'killed' in the Battle of Hastings in order for the Norman soldiers to win the battle?
harold godwinson got killed by an arrow in his eye leaving the normans the victory
Who did Harold Godwinson fight?
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