History Who Wants To Be King? Flashcards
What are the reasons that Hardrada should become king?
He claimed to be the true heir of Canute.
Since Canute had ruled England as well as Norway and Denmark so should he.
Tostig Harold’s brother supported him and would supply an army and ships to help dethrone Harold.
Who else thought they should be king of England when Harold was king?
The king of Norway and the duke of Normandy.
What are the reasons Hardrada should not become king?
He was in Norway not England.
Most Englishmen preferred Harold.
If he invaded England it would renew the old wars between Danes and English.
What are the reasons that William should become king?
Claimed that Edward the confessor had promised him the throne of England.
Claimed that Harold had sworn to back him as king.
He was an experienced commander and had good equipment.
What are the reasons that William should not be king?
Harold was already established as king.
An invasion of England would require a fleet and could be very risky.
He would have little support in England.
What were the reasons that Harold ii should have been king?
He was the brother in law of Edward the Confessor.
He was a good strong fighting leader.
He was very popular with most of the English.
He had been elected king by the Witan (Saxon council made up of bishops , nobles and advisors)
What were the factors against Harold II becoming king.
William claimed that Harold had promised to support him as the next king and he had sworn to do so on holy relics.
What are the factors in support of Prince Edgar the Atheling becoming king?
He was the great grandson of Ethelred the Unready.
He was the grand nephew of Edward the Confessor. ( thus a direct descendant of the Saxon royal family whereas Harold had only married into the family.)
What were the factors against Prince Edward the Atheling becoming king?
He was very young so could not fight Duke William or the King of Norway.
He had been brought up in Hungary so he didn’t have many supporters in England.
