Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
Who were the four contenders to the throne in 1066
Harold Godwinson,
Harvard Hardrada,
William of Normandy,
Edgar the aethling
Herald Hardrada was king of Which country?
Norway and had a good claim to the throne of Denmark.
Why did he think he should be king of England?
The Danes had invaded England many times before, and had ruled between 1016-1042 (king Cnut)
Why did harass Hardrada think he would have a lot of support in the north of England?
He thought that because he was Norwegian, he would have support among the Viking families living in York
Why did Harold Godwinson think he would come out top?
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He thought that because he was English, he would have the most support.
The English council want him to be King. (Witan)
He was part of one of the most powerful families in England.
Why did William of Normandy think he would have the best chance of become king?
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Edward had promised the throne to William of Normandy
William had sent Norman soldiers to protect the throne from King Cnut
Harold of Wessex said he should have the throne
Edgar the aethling
He was Edwards nephew, so the only true blood relative.
Who won the battle of fulford?
The Norwegians
Who won the battle of Stamford bridge?
Harold Godwinson
What is the exact date of the battle of Hastings?
Saturday 14th October 1066 9.am
What happened on Christmas Day 1066?
William the conqueror was crowned king of England
What were the hunting laws?
You cannot hunt in the Kings forests, and if you do once, your right hand is cut off, and if you do it again, your eyes are gouged out.
What language did the King and his men speak and why?
French because they were from France. The ordinary people were uncertain because they didn’t know what their lords were saying.
What did William do to the churches?
He replaced Saxon churches and cathedrals with big fancy Norman ones.
What was the harrying of the north?
When William burned all crops and houses in the north of England so that the people would all starve.
