1066 Flashcards
When did Edward the confessor die
5th January 1066
Who were the people called who picked the new king
The witan
When did king Harold become king
6th January 1066
In April 1066,what was seen burning in the sky
A comet
Why didn’t William come in the summer of 1066
It’s because the weather in the sea between England and France was bad
Who supported William
The pope of Rome
What did the pope give William
A papal
When did the Battle of Hastings take place
14 October 1066
Who supported Harald Hardrada
Tostig Godwinson
What was William’s claim to the throne
That Edward the confessor promised him the throne and that Harold Godwinson also promised him the throne
What was Harold Godwinson’s claim
That Edward’s dying words were “ I commend my wife and all my kingdom to your care”
What was Harald Hardrada’s claim to the throne
He was related to king Canute, the king of England 1016-1032. He said it gave him every right to invade engl.
What was Edgar Aethling’s claim to the throne
His Edward the confessor’s closest blood relative. His father was promised the throne but died under mysterious circumstances.
When did Harald go to England
20th September
When did the battle of Stamford bridge take place
25th September 1066
Who won the battle of Stamford bridge
Harold Godwinson
Who won the Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy
What tactic did William use in the Battle of Hastings
Fake retreat
What tactic did Harold use in the Battle of Hastings
Shield wall to defend
The Norwegian berserker killed how many English people
40
Harald was killed by an
Arrow
The Norwegian forces came in 302 ships but could only fit in how many ships
24
Who were the house carls
They were Harold’s full time soldiers
Who were the fyrd
They were Harold’s part time soldiers that were mostly farmers
