Anglo Saxons - claimants to the throne in 1066

Question 1

Harold Godwinson’s right to the throne

Answer 1

appointed by Witan

King Edward’s brother in Law (married to Edith)

Question 2

Edgar Atheling claim for the throne

Answer 2

Royal Blood

However, he was only a teenager.

Question 3

Harald Hardrada claim for throne

Answer 3

Norwegian King
Secret deal with vikings
Hardrada had a strong army
Danelaw support

Question 4

William of Normandy claim for the throne

Answer 4

Promised from embassy to Normandy in 1064 over holy relics.
Backd by the pope
Strong Military
Control of the chanel

Question 5

Who were the witan?

Answer 5

A council that could advise the king and decide
who was the next king
who was on the witan

the king did not have to follow their advice.

Question 6

Why was there a succession crisis in 1066?

Answer 6

Edward the Confessor had no heirs.
He was very religious and respected as a lawmaker.

He had been exiled to Normandy for most of his childhood.