claimants to the english throne Flashcards
Who were the 4 people who were trying to claim the throne?
William the conquer/William duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson, Harold Harada, and Edgar Aethling.
Why did William Duke of Normandy believe he had the strongest claim of the throne?
William, Duke of Normandy believed he had the strongest claim to the throne because Harold Godwinson had sworn fealty to him upon the request of King Edward in exchange for Godwinson’s release from capture. William was also King Edwards distant cousin on King Edward’s mother’s side.
Why did Harold Godwinson believe he had the strongest claim of the English throne?
Harold Godwinson felt he should be the next King of England because his sister was married to King Edward and on his deathbed, he chose Harold to be his successor.
Why did Harald Hadrada believe he had the strongest claim of the English Throne?
Harald Hardrada was King of Norway from 1046 and wanted to take control of England as this had been in Viking sights for centuries. He was supported by the exiled brother of Harold Godwinson, Tostig.
Why did Edgar Aeting believe he had the strongest claim of the English throne?
Edgar Aethling the great-nephew of Edward the Confessor and was the last Anglo-Saxon prince alive after his father was killed in 1057.
Who had the most legitimate claim to the throne?
I think Harold Godwinson had the most legitimate claim of the throne because his sister was married to Edward the Confessor and on his deathbed, he chose Harold to be his successor. This makes Harold have the most legitimate claim to the throne because Edward wanted Harold Godwinson to take over and he didn’t want Harold Hadrada, William Duke of Normandy, and Edgar Aething to take over. It is right that Edward chooses who takes over for him.
How did William the conquer change England?
- He restructured church
- He introduced castles such as the Motte and Bailey which were commonly used after
- feudal system changed
