Edward the Confessor named his wife's brother, Harold, his successor to the throne. However, Harold could not hold on to the throne, and 10 months later he was defeated by William Duke of Normandy (Formally known as William the Bastard) from Normandy, France. Sorry about the inappropriate use of language. xxx All thanks. xxx !SORRY!
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Harold Godwinson was named the new king of England but unfortunately died 10months later by being killed by William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy, France)
The Anglo-Saxon king after Edward the Confessor was Harold Godwinson. Harold Godwinson ruled from January to October 1066 when he was killed in The Battle of Hastings.
Three people wanted to be king: Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy.