Why Godwinson Was Picked

Question 1

Qualities

Answer 1

Reputation as a military leader
Able to command troops
Seemed most likely to unite and maintain stability, especially with Rivals.

Question 2

Family wise advantages

Answer 2

Head of Godwinson (most powerful family in Norman England)
Influential backing was critical in a time were kings power relied on Nobles

Question 3

Witan

Answer 3

Selected by the witan (a council leading nobles)
Traditional way of choosing a monarch
Seen as a legitimising act by the nations leading figures