Harald Hadrarda thought he should be king because king Cnut had been king for ages before him. He also said that Edward had wanted him to be king. this was not necessarily true
Norway
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
king harald hardrada
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
No
Norway
Harald Hardrada was a good candidate for king because he was already the king of Norway he was also a relative of a last king, he was also an experienced leader.
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
king harald hardrada
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harald_III_of_Norway
Harold Hardrada. Which was good enough for Harold Hardrada. Tostig backed him, but he wasn't interested in Harold Hardrada, he just wanted his lands back in England - and to get back at his brother (the other Harold) for not backing him the previous year.
Harold Hardrada lost the Battle of Stamford Bridge to King Harold Godwinsson
Harold Hadraada was never crowned king of Norway.
because his ancestor was king in 1016 to 1035