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What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?

Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.


Who is better out of the three contenders in 1066?

You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx


What was Harald Hardrada's claim to be King?

Harald Hardradas, was the youngest brother of King Olaf, and the third in line for the throne ,


Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?

Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.


What claim did King Harold of Norway have on the throne of England?

King Harald Hardrada of Norway's claim to the English throne 1066. Harald ruled Norway with his nephew Mangus, in 1042 Mangus made a pact with Harthacut [ the Danish ruler of England ] since neither of them had heirs, they each promised their kingdom to the other in the event of his death. a war for the rule of Denmark. So Edward [the Confessor] became the King of England. He ruled for 23 years, and died in 1066. Now with Edward and Mangus both dead Harald Hardrada, King of Norway claimed, as he was Mangus's heir, he was the rightful heir to the English throne.

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Why did harald hardrada invade England?

He invaded England because he thought Harold Godwinson promised him the throne!!!


What did Harald Hardrada do after he didnt get the throne of England?

after Harald didnt get the throne of England he went into the battle of hastings and fought by dividing his army into 2 halfs


What route did Harald Hardrada take?

Harald Hardrada was a Norwegian who took the throne of Norway and England. He sailed from Trondheim Norway to the Island of Shetland. From Shetland he sailed to Orkney Island then to York, England.


Why was harald hardrada refused the throne?

he was danish


What was Harald Hardrada's claim in 1066?

Harald claimed that he had a right to the English throne. He was related to King Canute, the King of England from 1016-1032. Harald said this gave him every right to invade England.


Who is better out of the three contenders in 1066?

You can not actually say who is the best out of the three contenders, William Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada. William Duke of Normandy became the King of England, in 1066, after beating Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. Harold Godwinson was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed, which was approved by a witan. Harald Hardrada was beaten by Harold Godwinson in Stamford bridge, but was also promised the throne by his father King Cnut. By Hammiixx


What where harald hardrada's claims to the throne?

Harald Hardrada claimed the Norwegian throne based on his descent from King Harald Fairhair and his military successes. He also argued that he had been promised the throne by Magnus the Good, the previous king of Norway. Additionally, Hardrada believed that he had a stronger claim to the English throne than Harold Godwinson due to an alleged agreement with King Edward the Confessor.


What was Harald Hardrada's claim to be King?

Harald Hardradas, was the youngest brother of King Olaf, and the third in line for the throne ,


Who were the four contenders for the English throne after Edwards death?

Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Prince Edgar and Harold Godwin.


Who was harald?

He was a viking who wanted the throne because he thought that because a relative of his was promised the throne he should have it and if he didn't get the throne of England he would probably take over anyway.


What claim did King Harold of Norway have on the throne of England?

King Harald Hardrada of Norway's claim to the English throne 1066. Harald ruled Norway with his nephew Mangus, in 1042 Mangus made a pact with Harthacut [ the Danish ruler of England ] since neither of them had heirs, they each promised their kingdom to the other in the event of his death. a war for the rule of Denmark. So Edward [the Confessor] became the King of England. He ruled for 23 years, and died in 1066. Now with Edward and Mangus both dead Harald Hardrada, King of Norway claimed, as he was Mangus's heir, he was the rightful heir to the English throne.


Did Harald Hardrada have any weaknesses against the throne?

he had fallen in a lake