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What was the battle of hasting for?
The battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy. Edward the confessor (the late king of England at that time) was dying, but he had no heir, and so the crown was passed to Harold Godwinson. However, the other candidates were not happy, as they obviously wanted to be king themselves. So one of them, Harold Hadraada, a Norweigen Viking, brougth on war with Harold Godwinson. However, King Harold Godwinson won, but he had another army coming for him ; William of Normandy, another candidate for king. So they went to war, the Battle of Hastings and William of Normandy won, so he would have became King. True story
How many battles were there in 1066?
There were 2 battles in 1066. First, Harold Godwinson fought Harald Hadraada at Stamford Bridge. After winning, Harold Godwinson fought William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings. This time, Harold lost, and was killed when he was shot in the eye by an arrow.
Why Harold Godwinson was better than Harold Hardragar and William of Normandy?
William, duke of Normandy was a better leader because he has more prepared and had better tactics than Harold Godwinson. He was able to adapt to the battle at Hastings, when the Brettons ran from his army he surrounded and killed the group of Saxons who followed them. If Harold had been able to adapt to the battle as well he might have defeated William. Idk ask the people that were there... oh wait............ THEY'RE DEAD!
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
Who were the vikings in 1066 Harold harada or Harold godwinson?
harald hadraada
Who became king out of Harold godwinson Harald Hadraada and William duke of Normandy?
William duke of Normandy
Who was wanted as king after King Edward?
3men where in line for the throne an English man and saxen and a british
Harold hardrada when did he become king of Norway?
Harold Hadraada was never crowned king of Norway.
What was the battle of hasting for?
The battle of Hastings was between Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy. Edward the confessor (the late king of England at that time) was dying, but he had no heir, and so the crown was passed to Harold Godwinson. However, the other candidates were not happy, as they obviously wanted to be king themselves. So one of them, Harold Hadraada, a Norweigen Viking, brougth on war with Harold Godwinson. However, King Harold Godwinson won, but he had another army coming for him ; William of Normandy, another candidate for king. So they went to war, the Battle of Hastings and William of Normandy won, so he would have became King. True story
How many battles were there in 1066?
There were 2 battles in 1066. First, Harold Godwinson fought Harald Hadraada at Stamford Bridge. After winning, Harold Godwinson fought William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings. This time, Harold lost, and was killed when he was shot in the eye by an arrow.
Who was king before William of Normandy?
King Harold Godwinson also known as Harold II was the king before William of Normandy.
Who was king after king Harold 2?
he was crowned king of englandWilliam from Normandy was king after Harold
Why did Prince Edgar become king in 1066?
He didn't - he wanted to become king because he was King Edward's (the previous king's) nephew and only living relative. However Harold, Harald Hadraada and William of Normandy we also fighting for the crown, until William won the Battle of Hastings.
Who fought Harold in Stanford bridge?
Harold Hadraada, a viking
Who was the king before william of Normandy?
Harold Godwinson (Harold II)
Why Harold Godwinson was better than Harold Hardragar and William of Normandy?
William, duke of Normandy was a better leader because he has more prepared and had better tactics than Harold Godwinson. He was able to adapt to the battle at Hastings, when the Brettons ran from his army he surrounded and killed the group of Saxons who followed them. If Harold had been able to adapt to the battle as well he might have defeated William. Idk ask the people that were there... oh wait............ THEY'RE DEAD!
What was the surname of the king before the Battle of Hastings?
The English King was Harold Godwinson
