1066 Flashcards
Who won the battle of hastings?
William of Normandy
Who were the three contenders for the english throne?
Harold Hardrada, William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson.
What were the 3 battles of 1066 (in order)?
Battle of Fulford, Battle of Stamford Bridge and Battle of Hastings.
Who fought in the Battle of Fulford?
Harold Hardrada and english earls, Morcar and Edwin.
do not accept Harold Godwinson
Who won the Battle of Fulford?
Harold Hardrada
Who fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Hardrada and Harold Godwinson.
Who won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwinson
Who was first crowned king by the Witan?
Harold Godwinson
Who was king before Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy?
Edward the Confessor
Who are the Witan?
A group of advisers for the king.
Who was the 4th contendor for the throne?
Edgar the Atheling
He was Edward’s only relative and was the rightful heir.
How old was Edgar the Atheling when Edward the Confessor died?
15
What book did William of Normandy create that kept information on everyone?
The Doomesday book.
What were the Normans and WIilliam famous for building lots of?
Castles.
Why were there 4 contestents for the throne?
As Edward did not have any children or a will.
How long did Edward rule for?
From 1042 - 1066
24 years
What was Harold Godwinson before he was a king?
An Earl
Why was Edward called Edward the Confessor?
As he was very religious and continuously confessed his sins at the church.
Why did Harold believe he should be king?
As his ancestor, King Canut, used to be king of England and he also claimed that Edward came to him and told him that he would support him if he became king.
How far was Hastings to Stamford Bridge?
300 miles
What were soldiers who fought on the ground called?
Foot soldiers or Infantry.
What is Senlac hill and how is it significant?
Senlac hill was the hill that Harold Godwinson stood on during Battle of Hastings.
And still lost!
What was the main strategy for winning the Battle of Hastings?
The Normans pretended to retreat, luring the English men down to kill them.
What was a shield wall?
A saxon tactic to line up sheilds so that arrows bounced off.
