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The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory in the Norman Conquest of England and took place at Senlac Hill, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
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How many French soldiers were there in Battle of Hastings?
It is important to understand that the Normans were not French. They thought of themselves as Normans and a separate people from the French, although they spoke a dialect of French and had adopted French ideas such as mounted knights, massed archers and castle-building, they were still essentially Scandinavians who had been allowed to settle in Normandy ("the place of the Northmen") to prevent them raiding French territory.
William's army included Normans, Bretons, Flemings and troops from Maine, but probably no genuine "French" troops at all.
In total William had around 2,000 cavalry, 800 archers and 3,000 infantry; the English army is difficult to estimate but it may have been around 8,000 - all infantry.
Why did William become king in 1066?
he came to England to concur it because he wanted to be the king at 1 point and he wanted to take over England so that every one in England will have to do what he says otherwise they would get killed Iver by getting there head chopped of or getting electrocuted in the chambers which Manny have been in before built loads of castles in parts of England so he could watch over England and see what the king of England was doing so if the king was coming over to him he would arrange a fight or war so then who ever wins will get England and who ever loses will get killed did have police in them days but they were not allowed to get involved with the wars other wise they would get killed in the war why they were trying to stop it or they would get there Head chopped of by the king or electrocuted in the chanbers. you would not like it in the Chambers because it is scary and cold and there would be ghosts were they have been killed but if you are in the chamber like you got in there because you wanted to see what it is like then you would get killed they would put you strait in the chair and you are gone if it does not work then you will have your head chopped of by there slaves or by the winner of the battle or king of England/Britain.William came to England when he was 25 so then he could build his castles and he started fighting when he was 27 William came from France they came to Britain to fight and to build his castles they lived in a castle in France they had lost of survents and they had lost of money to.befor he came to England he was looking after France and looking for people to kill that had done sonethink wrong.he was very good at his Job. he fort that England was not better than France because he was born in France . he is dead now he won the battle but he died od old age.
What were Sigurd's traits will most aid him in his battle against Fafnir?
because Fafnir was a king so when they had the battle he chose not to aid him because he wanted to show everyone he was tough. He also had 6 girlfriends and cheated on them to show everyone he was a ruthless conqueror.
Who told the truth about 1066?
no-one knows exactly but there was 2 monks who wrote the truth a British monk and a Normandy monk .
What colors were used to make the tapestry?
i think its like browns and reds and dark colours like that not very many bright colours at all.
What choice did Charles offer the Saxons?
Charles told the Saxons that they could either convert to Christianity, or die.
Who became king after Harold haadrada?
Harold Haadrada did not become King of England.
(CORRECTION!)
He was killed by the legitimate King of England, Harold Godwinson (Harold I), at Stamford Bridge. King Harold then had to march South to face William of Normandy, and was killed at Hastings.
William then became King, and his successors have been on the throne ever since.
What did the domesday book allow William to know or collect?
it allowed William collect alot of money and to know everything about everyone e.g. like how many things people own and how many things everyone had what was worth money .
What was Edgar the Atheling's claim to the throne?
he was the great nephew of Edward and was blood related.His dad was also king.
Who built the last castle in Wales?
The most modern castle build in Wales is Castell Coch.
Work started in 1875 by William Burges
Earl Godwinson, also known as Harold Godwinson, married Edith of Wessex, who was the daughter of the powerful Earl Godwin of Wessex and the sister of Harold's brothers. Their marriage was likely a strategic alliance to strengthen Harold's position and influence in England. Edith was also a key figure during Harold's reign as king in 1066, and their union produced several children.
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 ,
