Claims To The Throne Flashcards
1
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When did King Edward the Confessor die
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5th January 1066
2
Q
ROI
Kings son
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Generally eldest son would have strongest claim ( divine right of Kings)
3
Q
ROI
Post obituary
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‘After death’ king could name successor or they would be nominated after death
4
Q
ROI
Novissima Verba
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King named heir on deathbed
5
Q
Wigan Support
ROI
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A group of bibles or church men could suggest an heir
6
Q
ROI
Use of force
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-claimants could usurp the one by force
7
Q
Harold Godwinson strengths
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- sub regulus (deputy king) from 1069 onwards
- brother in law of Edward
- skilled military leader
8
Q
Godwinon weaknesses
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- not a blood relation
- swore an oath to William of Normandy
9
Q
Godwinson claim
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- novissima verba backed up by Anglo Saxon chronicle
- had support of Witan
- Writngs of William Politiers ‘I commend all the kingdom to your protection
10
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Edgar the Aethling strengths
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- great nephew of Edward
- father named heir
- Edgar lived with Edward and was treated as a son
11
Q
Edgar Weaknesses
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- teenager so lacked skill and leadership
- known as outlaw due to actions after 1066 ( took part in a number of rebellions against Normans)
12
Q
Edgar claim
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Post obitum
13
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Hardrada strengths
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- King Cnut promised father Magnus the right to the throne
- experiences king of Norway for 20yrs
- leader of infamous Vrangian guard ( ruthless army serving Byzantine empire)
- support of Tostig Godwin
- promised support of north
14
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Hardrada Weaknesses
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- not popular due to high taxation
- limited English
15
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Hardrada Claim
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- novissima verba as father Magnus promised throne by King Cnut
- also force as he was likely to usurp the throne
