contenders for the throne Flashcards

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who was the king of england who died in january 1066

A

edward the confessor.

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who were the contenders for the throne

A

duke william of normandy,Harold godwinson and Harald Hardrada

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why did bill of normandy think he should be king

A

cause a) in 1051 teddy had promised him the throne

b)in 1064 harry godwinson promised him help to get on the throne

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