The battle of hastings Flashcards
History
What battle led up to the Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
When was the Battle of Stamford Bridgee
September 25th 1066
Where was the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire
Who was the Battle of Stamford Bridge Between
The Saxons under Harold Godwinson vs. the Norwegians under Harald Hardrada and Earl Tostig
Who were the four claimants to the throne
Harald Hadrada, Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy, Edgar Prince of Hungry
Why did the Battle of Stamford Bridge Occur
This happended as when Edward the Confessor died he left no heir to the throne and all 4 claiments thought that they should be king
Who won the Battle of Stamford Bridge
The saxons under Harold Godwinson
What tactic did the Norwegians use
They forned a shield wall in the shape of a triangle to present a narrow front
Where and when did William land
They landed in Sussex on the 27th of September 1066
When was the Battle of Hastings
14th October 1066
Who was Harald Hadrada
The king of the vikings
Who was William
He was the duke of Normandy
Who was Harold Godwinson
He was the Earl of Wessex
Who was Edgar
He was the prince of Hungary
Why should Harald of become king
He said he had the right to be king as he was the king of the wikings.
