1066 & the Rival claimants for the Throne

Question 1

Harold Godwinson (CLAIM)

Answer 1

• appointed by Edward on his deathbed
• family connection (brother in law)
• proven military success and influnence w the earls

Question 2

Harold Godwinson (STRENGTH OF CLAIM)

Answer 2

GOOD - supported by witnesses , good chance of success

Question 3

William Duke of Normandy (CLAIM)

Answer 3

-agreement supposedly made w King Edward during the embassy to Normandy

Question 4

William Duke of Normandy (STRENGTH OF CLAIM)

Answer 4

GOOD - backed by the pope but had no real evidence, the normans were strong warriors

Question 5

Harald Hardrada (CLAIM)

Answer 5

-he had essentially inherited the claim from previous viking kings

Question 6

Harald Hardrada (STRENGTH TO CLAIM)

Answer 6

WEAK

Question 7

Edgar Aethling (CLAIM)

Answer 7

-royal blood

Edwards nephew and natural heir

Question 8

Edgar Aethling (STRENGTH TO CLAIM)

Answer 8

WEAK - he was. blood relation but was only a young boy and the Witan wanted it to be a strong king in order to fight off enemies