Anglo Saxon 2 Flashcards
what was Harold godwinsons claim to the throne
Appointed successor by the king on his deathbed
how strong was Harold godwinsons claim to the throne
good as it was witnessed
how likely was Harold godwinson for success of the throne
excellent as Harold had support from the witan
what was Edgar earthlings claim to the throne
he was a royal blood - descendent of king Alfred the great
how strong was Edgar earthlings claim to the throne
Edgar had nothing to back this up with so not great
what were Edgar Seth;ings chances of the throne
low as he was only a teenager and could be vulnerable to invasion
what was Harold hardradas claim to the throne
based on a secret deal between two vikings
how was strong was Harold hardradas claim to the throne
weak but Harold had a strong force to back up his claim
what were Harold hardradas chances of success to the throne
good as he had a strong force and a good military leader
what was William of Normandy’s claim to the throne
an agreement with king Edward
how strong was William of Normandy’s claim to the throne
weak as it was backed by the pope but lacking evidence
what were William of normandys chances to the throne like
good as he was a strong military leader
when was Harold godwinson crowned king
the day after Edward the confessor died on 6 January 1066
what did Harold godwinson do after he was crowned
travelled to York to make sure he had the norths support and put together an army in the south.
give some reasons for the battle of gate fulford
hardrada and tostig landed with 10,000 warriors on the river humber and marched towards York
