British History Chapter 4 Flashcards
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Edward the Confessor
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Mid-11th century, half-brother of Harthacnut, son of Aethlered, king of England, pious, Norman influence, succession crisis
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Harold Godwinson
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King 1066, brother in law of Edward, powerful house of Godwin, defeated in Battle of Hastings
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Tostig
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Brother of Harold Godwinson, earl of Northumbria, overthrown for misrule, joined forces with Harold Hardrada
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Harold Hardrada
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King of Norway, claimed English thrown based on promise made by Harthacnut, defeated by Harold Godwinson
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