1066 & claimants for throne Flashcards

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name the 4 claimants to the throne

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  • harold gowinson
  • harald hardrada
  • edgar aethling
  • william duke of normandy
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when was harold crowned

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6 january 1066, same day as edwards burial

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3
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when was the battle of gate fulford & describe the events

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20 september 1066
harald hardrada & tostig attacked in north just outside york at gate fulford. stopped by edwin & morcar who were defeated. harold heard ab invasion and marched north

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4
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when was battle of stamford bridge & describe events

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25 september 1066
harold suprised hardrada & tostig, both were killed.
killed because vikings left armour on ships, element of surprise, h+t tired

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why did harold win the battle of stamford bridge?

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  • battle of gate fulford (edwin+morcar defeated, vikings tired+celebrated)
  • viking army unprepared (english fully prepared, no armour, 24/300 ships)
  • english strategy (broke viking shield wall, surprise attack)
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