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Who seized the English trone after William the confessor died?
Harold Godwinson
Who killed king Harold godwinson?
Harald Hadrada was killed by Harold Godwinson (also known as Harold II) When an arrow pierced through his throat.
Where was the place where the two Harold's fought?
King Harold Godwinson, and a Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada (with the Norwegians supported by the English king's treacherous brother Tostig Godwinson), fought at Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 25 September 1066. The Norwegians lost the battle.King Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed at the battle, while Harold Godwinson was to be killed later at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066.
How are Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson connected in life?
They are connected because Harold Godwinson was supported by Harald Hardrada. So I wouldn't actually say that they were related.
Who was the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey?
Harold Godwinson
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
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 they trust Harold Godwinson's wife if she was the only witness?
Because she was the wife of (English King) Harold (Godwinson) who was defeated and killed at Hastings by William the Conqueror.
What was Harold Godwinson's middle name?
Harold 'John' Godwinson
Was Harold Godwinson British?
Harold Godwinson was not British if you mean the group. He was Anglo-Saxon. They were Germanic invaders who came to Britain in about the fourth through ninth centuries. Harold was born in England, but he was not a Briton like the Celts who had been living there previously.
Who seized the English trone after William the confessor died?
Harold Godwinson
What did the Saxons think when Harold godwinson was crowned?
harold godwinson was in the saxon group
Why did they have a battle in 1066?
When the English King died without an heir, duke William of Normandy, Harold Hardradi, and Harold Godwinson fought for the crown. Duke William and Harold Godwinson battled on October 14, 1066 for this matter
What other names was Harold godwinson known by?
Harold Godwinson was also King Harold II of England
What date did Harold Godwinson's father die?
harold godwinson father died in 1053.
Who was Harold godwinson to edward the confesser?
Harold Godwinson was married to Edward's the confesser sister.:)
Is Harold godwinson norwegian?
Harold Godwinson is not Norwegian. He was a full Englishman. Harald was the Norwegian.
