Claimants to the throne

Question 1

Harold Godwinson
Relevent detail:
claim:
chance of success:

Answer 1

relevant detail: Earl of Wessex, experienced/talented military commander
claim: promised the throne by Edward
chance of success:high because he’s a member of the powerful house of Godwin with brothers and relatives who can be useful allies

Question 2

Edgar the Aethling

Answer 2

-Edward’s Nephew
-14-too young/inexperienced to lead armies in war
-the Witan chose Harold over Edgar

Question 3

Harald Hardrada

Answer 3

-King of Norwegians-ferocious viking warrior
-commands a very powerful army
weak claim: inherited from a promise made to his father by Cnut, which his father was never able to pursue

Question 4

William of Normandy

Answer 4

-Duke of Normandy
-experienced in battle-led a ‘modern’ army of mixed troops with innovative tactics
-claimed Edward promised him the throne
-claims he was backed by the Pope-SIGNIFICANT-if people thought God was on his side it increases his support