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When Edward the Confessor died in January 1066, he left no direct heir, leading to a power struggle over the English throne. His death triggered a series of claims, particularly from Harold Godwinson, who was named king, and William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, who asserted that Edward had promised him the throne. This succession crisis culminated in The Battle of Hastings later that year, where William defeated Harold, fundamentally changing the course of English history.

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