Figures And Claims Flashcards
William the Conqueror
Was the cousin of King Edward the Confessor
Claimed that Edward promised him the throne in 1051
Claimed that Harold of Wessex also promised him the throne
Had been a very successful ruler of Normandy
Claimed that he could repeat the job as King of England
Harold Godwinson
Brother of King Edward the Confessor’s wife
Son of Earl Godwinson, the most powerful noble in England
Had the support of the Witan
Claimed to have been made King by Edward
Was English and popular with many of the people
Had been involved in running the country for years
Had experience of government and control of an army
Harald Hardrada
Was the King of Norway
A descendant of King Canute of England
Claimed his family was promised it could rule England
Was frequently at war and usually won
Collected lots of taxes from his people to pay for wars
Very unpopular, but powerful
