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After Edward the Confessor's death in 1066, the rightful successor was Harold II, who was chosen by Edward himself on his deathbed and crowned king. However, William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, claimed the throne based on a supposed promise from Edward and invaded England, leading to The Battle of Hastings. Harold's reign was short-lived, as he was defeated by William, marking the beginning of Norman rule in England. Ultimately, the legitimacy of succession was contested, but Harold II was the immediate heir according to English tradition.
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In what ways had Edwards the confessor's life been turned upside down by 1016?
In 1016, Edward the Confessor's life was turned upside down when Canute the Great invaded England, leading to Edward being exiled to Normandy. This event disrupted Edward's rule, causing him to lose power and influence in England. Edward's exile and Canute's ascension to the throne marked a significant shift in politics and leadership in England.
Had Harold godwinson been king before Edward the confessor died?
No
How many king Edwards?
There have been 11 King Edwards. Edward the Elder, Edward the Martyr, Edward the Confessor and Edward I - Edward VIII.
What is Edward the confessor's real name?
Edward. Family names were not in general use in Anglo-Saxon England. His dynasty is called the House of Wessex, so following today's conventions he would've been called Edward of Wessex.
Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
How the Battle of Hastings had started?
William of Normandy, who felt he had a legitimate right to the throne of England, invaded England when he was not given the throne upon the death of Edward the Confessor, King of England. When he invaded, he was met by King Harold, who had been given the throne.
Edward the confesser?
Edward the Confessor was noted as a pious man who restored independence to England after years of Danish occupation by King Canute and his sons Harold I and Harthacanute. He built Westminster Abbey and maintained the integrity of England between 1042 and 1066, when he died.
Who should of been king in the 1060s?
King ed the confessor
What was at stake in the battle of Hasting?
It is the year 1066, and England's king, Edward the Confessor, is dead. The succession to his throne has been claimed by three men
Who were William and Harold before they fought for the throne?
Harold was the new King of England - a Saxon, and son of the powerful Earl Godwin. William was Duke of Normandy, who claimed that he had been offered the heirdom by Edward the Confessor, with whom he had friendly relations.
William the Conqueror was a Norman who defeated an Anglo-Saxon nobleman to take control of England after who died in 1066?
Edward the Confessor died in 1066. William maintained he had been promised the throne, but Harold Godwinson was chosen by the council of nobles.
Why do you thing Harold godwinson should be king?
In my opinion he should have been king because Edward the confessor said he could be next in line also William the conqueror forced Harold to make an oath he didn't want to make.
