Harold Godwinson Flashcards
Harold Godwinson’s Nationality
English
Did Harold Godwinson have a direct blood link to Edward the Confessor
Didn’t have a direct blood link to the king but his sister, Edith, was the wife of King Edward; she had married him in January 1046
Did anyone promise Godwinson the throne
Edward the confessor did
Was Godwinson supported by the English
yes he was supported by the witten
Another reason why he should be king
He was involved in running the government for many years
How did Harold die
Harold was said to die by being shot in the eye by an arrow
How did the English protect themselves against the Normans
The English protected themselves by making a tight wall using bodies
Disadvantages after the battle of Stamford Bridge
- Godwinson’s army was now tried and exhausted but they had to fight William Duke Of Normandy straight after
- They lost some men during the battle which meant that they weren’t ready for another battle
- There was a possibility that the Vikings would attack again
advantages after the battle of Stamford Bridge
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Who won the battle of Hastings
William
Who won the battle of Stamford bridge
Harold Godwinson
