who was to be the next king after edward the confessor?

Question 1

how were successors chosen in england?

Answer 1

king’s last words

if the king had crowned their successor and shared the throne

Question 2

how were successors chosen in normandy?

Answer 2

earlier promises of the throne were seen as final

Question 3

edgar aetheling

Answer 3

adv - nearest blood relative

dis - was 14 in 1066, had no experience

Question 4

william the conqueror (duke of normandy)

Answer 4

adv - edward’s distant cousin, normandy and wessex are allies (w the blessing of the pope), ruling experience

dis - illegitimate son (relationship w edward is flawed), could have forced harold g’s oath

Question 5

harald hardrada (king of norway)

Answer 5

adv - has 20 years of ruling exp, has support from tostig godwinson

dis - is a viking and wants to rule both countries simultaneously

Question 6

harold godwinson

Answer 6

adv - edward’s bro in law, most powerful man in england

dis - has an oath w william