1066 Claimants To The Throne Flashcards

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Harald Hardraada

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Related to king Cnut
Support of Harold’s brother Tostig
Many supporters in the north of England

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Harold Godwinson

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Edward’s brother in law
It was Edward’s dying wish he should be king
He was the most powerful nobleman in the country

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William duke of Normandy

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His great aunt Emma was Edwards mother
Harold swore a solemn oath of loyalty that I could the next king
Support from the pope

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Edgar the atheling

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Edwards nephew

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