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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 Edward The Confessor Promise the throne to Edgar?
No Edgar wasn't promised the throne although he was Edward's relative. Only William and Harold was
Why should William 1 not be king of England?
We only had his word for it that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.
What were Harold Godwinson's claims to be king?
Well, he was born in England he had a good army and he was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor.
Who promised William the Conqueror he could be the king of England?
William said that Edward the confessor promised him the throne but I'm not sure if everyone else knew if he had
Who and why did someone or something encourage William the Conqueror to rule England?
William claimed that he was promised the throne by Edward the COnfessor, King of England who did in January 1066.
Why was Edward the confessor called Edward the confessor?
He was the Saxon king of England and died without an heir to the throne so many people ( Harold Godwineson, Harald Hardrada and Duke William of Normandy ) Claimed to be the hier to the throne.
Why did William duke of Normandy think he could be king?
Because Harold Godwin Promised William the Throne and William Agreed with Edward the Confessor to become king
What was the problem in 1066 when Edward died?
He had promised three people the throne
Williams claim to the throne?
William's claim was that he was the first cousin of the late King (Edward the confessor
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
Why didn't Edward the Confessor leave the throne to his son?
Because he had no sons
