Battle Of Hastings Real One Flashcards
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Q
Why did Harold Godwinson deserve to be King?
A
He was: English Earl of Wessex Good soldier English Council, witan wanted him to be King Edward's brother-in-law Promised to help William to become King
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Q
Who were the claimants?
A
Harald Hardraada
Harold Godwinson
Edgar Atheling
William of Normandy
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Q
Why did William of Normandy want to become King?
A
He says: Edward promised him the crown Harold Godwinson promised to help him When Edward was a boy, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety, William helped him and sent Norman soldiers to protect Edward. He was Duke of Normandy
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Q
Why did Harald Hardraada deserve to be King?
A
He was:
King of Norway
Good claim to the throne of Denmark and Denmark have conquered the English in the past so he should be king of England too.
England was ruled by Norwegian kings right up until 1042 when a Saxon King Edward stole the throne
Lots of Viking families want him to be king and will help him with his invasion.
