Claiments to the throne in 1066 Flashcards
1
Q
who were the four claiments to the throne
A
Harold Godwinson, Harald Hadrada, William of Normandy Edgar the Atheling
2
Q
What was Harold Godwinson’s claim to the throne
A
He was ‘promised’ the throne by Edward the Confessor on his deathbed. The Witan also voted for him to be King
3
Q
What was william’s claim to the throne
A
He was Edward the Confesor’s second cousin and was promised the throne by William years before
4
Q
What was Harald Hadrada’s claim to the throne
A
claimed that his father was promised the throne
5
Q
What was Edgar the Atheling’s claim to the throne
A
He was Edwards nephew
6
Q
which one has been considered least significant
A
Edgar the Atheling
7
Q
Who became King after Edward died
A
Harold Godwinson
8
Q
Who elected Harold Godwinson as king
A
The Witan
