conquest and control Flashcards
what were the 4 groups that invaded england?
the romans, normans, saxons and vikings
when did edward the confessor die
5th jan 1066
who were the three people that claimed the throne
harold hadrada, harold godwinson and william duke of normandy
when was the battle of stamford (bridge?)
25th sept 1066
who was attacking and who was defending in the battle onf stamford
william was attacking harold hadrada ina n attempt to claim the throne himself
who where the two people that got killed in the battle of stamford
harold hadrada and trustig
what was harald hadradas claim to the throne
he had been given a promise from the previous king that he was to be king next
what was harold godwinsons claim to the throne
he thought he was trusted enough to be king
what was williams claim to the trone
he thought he was a mighty fierce warriori
