Claims to the English throne

Question 1

Who were the 4 contenders to the throne in 1066?

Answer 1

Edgar Aetheling, Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy, Harold Godwinson

Question 2

What was Edgar’s claim to the throne?

Answer 2

Blood relative to the king because he was the great nephew of Edward the confessor

Question 3

What was Harald.H claim to the throne?

Answer 3

Relative to king cnut, wanted to take over the country making him a claimant

Question 4

What was William of Normandy’s claim to the throne?

Answer 4

Distant cousin of king Edward, William said that Harold Godwinson had made an oath over a holy relic that he would support William therefore binding the words of God (called post obtium)

Question 5

What was Harold.G’s claim to the throne?

Answer 5

Novissma verba meant he had been promised the throne on Edward’s death bed, seb-regules since 1060 meaning he was in charge of the country