1066 Flashcards
1
Q
Who won the battle of Hastings
A
William the Conqueror
2
Q
When and where did the battle of Hastings take place
A
14th of October 1066 Pevensey
3
Q
who fought in the battle of hastings
A
William the Conqueror and Harold Godwinson
4
Q
who was fighting for the throne?
A
the main 3 contenders were:
Harold Godwinson
William Duke of Normandy
Harold Hardrada
5
Q
who was the king when Edward the confessor die?
A
When Edward the Confessor died, Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, was immediately crowned king and became Harold II.
6
Q
did Harold Hardrada win in the battle of Stamford bridge?
A
Harald Hardrada was king of Norway. He invaded Yorkshire with a fleet of ships but was defeated and killed by Harold’s army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
