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It is not known exactly, but there seems to be a couple of reasons--first and foremost is that historians believe it is very possible that King Edward the Confessor, upon his dying bed, at the last moment, said that the best thing England could do was to choose Harold as his successor. This seems to have made an impact on the Witan and they chose him.
It also may have been that the Witan recognized that Harold was the strongest military leader and wisest leader in the land and that even if King Edward did not suggest him, they would have made him king anyway. It is probably a combination of the two.
Also Harold is Edward's brother-in-law,
What else can I help you with?
Who was Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law?
Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law was Harold godwinson, who was married to Edward's sister.
Who was in charge in England at 1060?
Edward the confessor and Harold Godwinson
Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
How old was harold godwinson when he was promised the throne of england?
Well not exactly Edward the confessor apparently claimed Edward had said Harold was crown on Edwards day of death.
Did Harold godwinson have any relations to edward the confessor?
Harold Godwinson's sister Edith was Edward's wife.
Who was Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law?
Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law was Harold godwinson, who was married to Edward's sister.
Who was Edward the Confessor's brother?
Edward the Confessor's brother-in-law was Harold godwinson, who was married to Edward's sister.
Who was in charge in England at 1060?
Edward the confessor and Harold Godwinson
Had Harold godwinson been king before Edward the confessor died?
No
Who would Edward the Confessor chose to be the next king of England?
Harold Godwinson
Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
What Family connections did Halrold Godwinson have with King Edward?
Edward the Confessor married the sister of Harold, so they were brothers-in-law!
Who were the 3 last Anglo-saxon kings?
Edmund II, Edward the Confessor, Harold II (Godwinson).
When and where was Harold Godwinson crowned king?
he was crowned in the 6th of January 1066 the day Edward the confessor died
Who was after King Edward the confessor?
Harold godwinson was, then he was beaten by William the conqueror at The Battle of Hastings, and William became king.
