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Harald hardrada
William of Normandy
The three men who sought to claim the English throne in 1066 were Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy), and Harald Hardrada (King of Norway). Harold Godwinson was an English nobleman, while William hailed from Normandy in what is now France. Harald Hardrada, on the other hand, was a Viking king from Norway. Their competing claims ultimately led to the pivotal events of that year, including the Battle of Hastings.
In 1066, there were several claimants to the English throne, the most notable being Harold Godwinson, who was the reigning king; William, Duke of Normandy, who claimed the throne based on a supposed promise from Edward the Confessor; and Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway, who also asserted his right to the throne. The situation culminated in the Battle of Hastings, where William defeated Harold Godwinson, solidifying his claim. Overall, while there were multiple claimants, the primary focus was on these three figures.
It is the year 1066, and England's king, Edward the Confessor, is dead. The succession to his throne has been claimed by three men
1) In 1066 the English needed a new king because Edward the king of confessor of England died with no sons. He needed someone that he trusted to continue his throne.
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he said edward promised him the throne
The three men who sought to claim the English throne in 1066 were Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy), and Harald Hardrada (King of Norway). Harold Godwinson was an English nobleman, while William hailed from Normandy in what is now France. Harald Hardrada, on the other hand, was a Viking king from Norway. Their competing claims ultimately led to the pivotal events of that year, including the Battle of Hastings.
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He had promised three people the throne
1066 aganst Harold Godwinson for the English throne
In 1066, there were several claimants to the English throne, the most notable being Harold Godwinson, who was the reigning king; William, Duke of Normandy, who claimed the throne based on a supposed promise from Edward the Confessor; and Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway, who also asserted his right to the throne. The situation culminated in the Battle of Hastings, where William defeated Harold Godwinson, solidifying his claim. Overall, while there were multiple claimants, the primary focus was on these three figures.
It is the year 1066, and England's king, Edward the Confessor, is dead. The succession to his throne has been claimed by three men
The Anglo-Saxon, King Harold, was defeated and killed when William the Conquer arrived from Normandy, France, to claim the throne. The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066.
1) In 1066 the English needed a new king because Edward the king of confessor of England died with no sons. He needed someone that he trusted to continue his throne.
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William I, better known as William the Conquerer, who defeated Harold the Lesser and assumed the English throne in 1066.
William, Duke of Normandy had been promised the English Throne by King Edward the Confessor but When Edward died the three men wanting to claim the throne didn't know who was to be his successor. Harold was crowned king and was soon faced with two different invasions by people who also claimed his throne. He defeated Harald of Norway at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. William then defeated him at the battle of Hastings. William then became King of England and has ever since been known as William the Conquerer. This all happened in 1066. He was the first English monarch and he ruled from 1066-1087.