Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
What year was the battle of Hastings?
1066
What was the population of England in 1066?
About 1.5 million
Who was the king of England before Harold Godwinson
Edward the Confessor
When did Edward the Confessor die
5th January 1066
Who chose Harold Godwinson to be king of England?
The Witans
When Edward the Confessor died, who were the contenders to the throne?
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, William Duke of Normandy
When was the Medieval period
1066 to 1485
Where did Harold Godwinson come from
Wessex
In which year did William say he was promised the throne
1051
How strong was Harold Godwinson’s claim to the throne?
Brother in Law to Edward the confessor, leader of the army, support from nobles
How strong was Harald Hardrada’s claim to the throne?
King of Norway, related to English King Canute
How strong was William’s claim to the throne?
related to Edward, support from the pope
When, where, and with how many people did Harald Hardrada land in England?
19/9/1066, York, 12000
What happened after Harald Hardrada arrived in England?
Godwinson marched to meet him and defeated him at Stamford Bridge 25th September 1066, Harald Hardrada was killed in the battle.
When and where did the Normans invade England?
27/9/1066, Pevensey Bay on the South Coast on England
when was the battle of hastings?
14th October 1066
When did Harald Godwinson camp on Senlac Hill?
13 October 1066
How many miles did the English march down after beating the Norwegians?
187
How much cavalry did the Normans bring to England
2000
What was the name of the part time soldiers?
The ferd
What did the Normans build when they arrived in England?
A wooden fort
Who started the battle?
Taifer on Williams Side
What was the big advantage over the Saxons?
The Normans had support from the Pope
What did the Saxons use for defence?
A shield wall
