Who Were The Contenders To The Throne?

Question 1

Name the 4 contenders

Answer 1

Harold Godwinson = Anglo-Saxon
Harald Hardrada = Viking
Edgar Aetheling = Anglo-Saxon
William of Normandy = Norman

Question 2

Strengths of Edgar

Answer 2

Son of the heir

Question 3

Strengths of Hardrada

Answer 3

Viking warrior
Experienced leader
Had the support of Tostig (Harold’s brother)

Question 4

Strengths of Godwinson

Answer 4

Was once part of the most powerful family
Earl of Wessex
Skilful military leader
English lords supported him

Question 6

Strengths of William

Answer 6

Known well by the English
Was named the heir
Had many supporters (including the Pope)
Had the backing of God
Was a distant cousin of Harold
A capable ruler