What Happened In England 1066?

Question 1

Why was 1066 well-known?

Answer 1

The last time England was invaded and taken over by foreign power.
The english king and his followers were killed and the country divided

Question 2

Facts about Edward the Confessor

Answer 2

62 years old
No children
No clear heir to throne

Question 3

Who were the three competitors to the throne?

Answer 3

William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hardrada

Question 4

How old was William of Normandy? and what was he?

Answer 4

He was the Duke of Normandy and was 38 years old

Question 5

What was William’s link to Edward?

Answer 5

Edward lived in Normandy from 1016-1042 and when he returned to England to be king, William sent soldiers to help him. Edward promised him to be king in 1051.

Question 6

What was William’s Nickname?

Answer 6

William the Bastard

Question 7

Was William tough enough?

Answer 7

His father and mother weren’t married and people from the village Alençon made fun of this family. William captured the town and ordered 30 men be skinned alive.

Question 8

What was William’s claim to the Throne?

Answer 8

Edward thought of William like a brother or a son so he wanted William as a king. Harold Godwinson had visited William in 1064 and promised to support him.

Question 9

Who was Harald Hardrada and how old was he?

Answer 9

He was 50 and the King of Norway

Question 10

What was Harald’s link to Edward?

Answer 10

There was no link but a Viking called Canute had ruled Norway and England from 1016-1035.

Question 11

What was Harald’s nickname?

Answer 11

The ruthless

Question 12

Was Harald Hardrada tough enough?

Answer 12

He was the most feared warrior in Europe.
He was tough, bloodthirsty and loved watching his enemies suffer

Question 13

What does Hardrada mean?

Answer 13

Is means Hard Ruler

Question 14

What was Harald’s claim?

Answer 14

Harald’s claim was supported by Harold Godwinson’s brother Tostig who wanted revenge after a falling out

Question 15

Who was Harold Godwinson and how old was he?

Answer 15

He was the Earl of Wessex and was 42 years old

Question 16

What was Harold’s link to Edward?

Answer 16

His sister was married to King Edward

Question 17

Was Harold tough enough?

Answer 17

He was a brave and respected soldier with a tough streak
In 1063, Edward sent Harold to crush a Welsh uprising. The Welsh leader was caught and his head chopped off to Harold’s orders.

Question 18

What was Harold’s claim?

Answer 18

He was the only Englishman claiming the throne and the Witan wanted him to be King.
Harold and his brothers were the Kings favourites and on his deathbed promised the Kingdom to Harold

Question 19

Who was chosen King and Why?

Answer 19

When King Edward died on the 5th of January, Harold had a big advantage his competitors were far away at sea while he was right in England. He wasted no time and was crowned King the very next day.