Claimants To The Throne Flashcards
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Q
Who was Edwards brother in law?
A
Harold Godwinson
1
Q
Who comes from the most powerful family in the whole of England?
A
Harold Godwinson
2
Q
Who was Edwards nephew?
A
Edgar the Atheling
3
Q
Who’s great aunt was Edwards mother?
A
William Duke of Normandy
4
Q
Who did Harald Hadrada have supporting him?
A
Harold Godwinsons brother Tostig
5
Q
Who did William Duke of Normandy have supporting him?
A
The pope
6
Q
Who did Edward swear an oath to (about being heir to the throne)?
A
William Duke of Normandy
7
Q
Who was present at the death of Edward?
A
Harold Godwinson
8
Q
Who did the witan choose to be king?
A
Harold Godwinson
