The Events Of 1066 and the Reign of William 1 Flashcards
Which English King died on 5 January 1066?
Edward the Confessor
Why was there a dispute over the English throne when he died?
Edward didn’t have any children, so it was extremely difficult to choose the next King.
List the FOUR candidates for the English throne in 1066?
Edgar the Atheling, Harold Godwinson, William Duke of Normandy and Harald Hardrada
Who was crowned king of England on the 6 January 1066?
Harold Godwinson
What was the name of the group of earls that made the decision about who should be crowned King?
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Who fought who in the battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings?
Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson fought the Edwin twins at Fulford, Harald and Tostig were against Harold Godwinson at the battle of Stamford Bridge, William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson fought at the battle of Hastings.
When did the battles take place?
The battle of Fulford was on 20th September 1066 and Stamford Bridge was on 25th of September 1066 and the battle of Hastings was on 14th October 1066
Who was the victor in the battles?
Harald and Tostig won the battle of Fulford
Harold Godwinson won the battle of Stamford Bridge
William II of Normandy
Give THREE reasons why William, Duke of Normandy, was successful in the Battle of Hastings.
He prepared well with a large army army and had good transportation. He had good leadership skills as he reassured his army in battle by taking his helmet off to reassure his survival, and he gave his troops ideas about attacks. He had luck as when Harold arrived, his troops were tired and William got wind which took him to the fight, and Harold dies in battle.
List THREE of Harold Godwinson’s weaknesses
The battle began before Harold’s troops were properly restored of energy. Harold’s best soldiers were killed. Harold’s soldiers are mostly made of Fyrd.
