Battle Of Hastings Flashcards
Who won the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy
Why did William win?
Because he was a skilled leader, lucky and Harold made mistakes
How did Harold die?
We don’t know how he died but there have been stories saying that he was shot in the eye
What other battles happened whilst Harold Godwineson was on the throne?
The battle of Stamford Bridge
What was the Harrying of the North?
Basically William killing loads of people, burning crops and villages, making sure that people couldn’t live and killing animals
Who was Edgar Atheling?
A contender for the throne and the late kings nephew
Who decided who should be king?
The Witan Council
Why was there argument about who should be king in 1066?
Because the last king had no children
Who was the last king?
Edward the Confessor
