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No, he died in January of the same year, it was his successor Harold who fought in it.

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No, Edward the Confessor did not fight in The Battle of Hastings. He had died earlier in 1066, and the battle was fought in October of that year between the forces of William the Conqueror and Harold II of England.

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Who had a fight at the Battle of Hastings?

The battle of Hastings was fought in between 3 kings. Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and Harald Hardraada. They were fighting to be king in the place of King Edward the Confessor who didn't leave any heirs


Where did the battle or hastings fight?

the battle of hastings took place about seven miles away from hastings.


Did the Roman Army fight in The Battle of Hastings?

No. The Roman Army had ceased to exist long before the Battle of Hastings.


How was William of Normandy able to take control of England?

king edward died and then there was a fight (the battle of hastings)(between William of Normandy and Harold godwineson) and William won!


Who did William fight in the famous Battle of Hastings?

harold duke of normandy

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Who had a fight at the Battle of Hastings?

The battle of Hastings was fought in between 3 kings. Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and Harald Hardraada. They were fighting to be king in the place of King Edward the Confessor who didn't leave any heirs


Where did the battle or hastings fight?

the battle of hastings took place about seven miles away from hastings.


Did the Roman Army fight in The Battle of Hastings?

No. The Roman Army had ceased to exist long before the Battle of Hastings.


When did they fight the Battle of Hastings?

25th September 1066


What is Battle of Hastings?

between Harold godwineson and Williams fight


How many men did Harold have to fight with in the battle of hastings?

5000


What age could you be to fight in the battle of hastings?

from 6 up


How was William of Normandy able to take control of England?

king edward died and then there was a fight (the battle of hastings)(between William of Normandy and Harold godwineson) and William won!


What was the kings name that died which made everyone fight for the throne in 1066?

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)


What was the reason of having a fight at the Battle of Hastings?

They were fighting to be the king of England


Who did William fight in the famous Battle of Hastings?

harold duke of normandy


Where did the vikings fight in the battle of Hastings was it the north or south of London?

north