Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Flashcards
On what date did Edward the Confessor die?
5th January, 1066
What was the nationality and title of Harald Hardrada?
Norwegian/Viking and King of Norway
Which claimant to the throne in 1066 was married to the sister of Edward the Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
Who was the youngest claimant to the throne in 1066 and the nephew of Edward the Confessor?
Edgar Atheling
Who did the Witan chose to be King of England after the death of Edward the
Confessor?
Harold Godwinson
On what date did Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson fight the Battle of Stamford
Bridge?
25th September 1066
How many Norwegian ships, of the 500 or more that brought Hardrada’s army to
England, are needed to take the survivors of Stamford Bridge back to Norway?
26 ships
Where in England did William army land?
Pevensey on the South coast
What three types of soldiers did William and the Normans have as a part of their
invasion force?
Archers, foot soldiers and knights/cavalry
How many elite knights did William have as a part of his invasion force?
2000 knights
What had Pope Alexander II given to William, Duke of Normandy to show that God was
on his side?
A Papal banner to carry into battle
What were the elite troops in Harold Godwinson’s army called who formed his
bodyguard?
Housecarls
What was the name given to the hill where Harold Godwinson’s army formed their
shield wall in the Battle of Hastings?
Senlac Hill, which is Norman for Lake of Blood
On what date was the Battle of Hastings?
14th October 1066
What famous embroidery was commissioned by Odo, the half-brother of William and
Bishop of Bayeux, to show the preparations and events of the Norman conquest of
England?
The Bayeux Tapestry
