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How long did the 1066 war go on for?
The french-Norman invasion of England was the last successful invasion of England. started in September 28 of 1066 and after defeating Harold in the battle of Hastings in 1066 Oct 14, he crowned himself has the king of England in December 25th. Therefore, the war lasted from Sept 28 to Oct 14 or Dec 25. Ye Huang Nov 20 2009 P.S i am only 14
Who was King or Queen at the time of the American Revolution?
the king was King george the third and the queen must have been either queen charlotte or duchess Sophia something really long i don't remember because king george had those to wives
How long ago was Henry vii alive?
King Henry VII died on the 21st April 1509 (aged 52) at Richmond Palace, England. Therefore: 2015 minus 1509 = 506 years ago.
When did Alfred the great become king?
Alfred the Great became king in 871 to 899 (long long ago)
What did King John of England do in 1215?
Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, is an English charter, originally issued in the year 1215 and reissued later in the 13th century in modified versions. The later versions excluded the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority that had been present in the 1215 charter. The charter first passed into law in 1225; the 1297 version, with the long title (originally in Latin) The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, and of the Liberties of the Forest, still remains on the statute books of England and Wales.The 1215 charter required King John of England to proclaim certain liberties, and accept that his will was not arbitrary, for example by explicitly accepting that no "freeman" (in the sense of non-serf) could be punished except through the law of the land, a right which is still in existence today.
Who was Harold Godwinson-?
Harold godwinson was an English man and a relative of king Edward the conqueror because Edward married his sister and made him king . He wasn't king for very long because he died in the battle of Hastings in 1066 trying to defend his country.
How did harald hardrada get the throne of England?
Harold Hadrada did not win the battle of hastings he was killed by Harold Godwinson at Stanford bridge. After a long fight William Duke of Normandy shot Harold Godwinson in the eye which made William thr king of England.
Is Harold godwinson a good king?
He wasn't a bad king but he just didnt last very long as king
What did Harold godwinson like?
Harold Godwineson has long hair and a mustache he was a bulky man .
How long sis king Harold of Wessex rule for?
Harold Godwinson (1022-1066) ruled England as Harold II for just 40 weeks in 1066 (January 6 to October 14) before being killed at the Battle of Hastings, which established William I (William the Conqueror) as king in December of that year. Harold's rival for the throne, Edgar the Aetheling, was proclaimed king, but not crowned, in the intervening two months.
Who was Harold?
Harold godwinson was an English man and a relative of king Edward the conqueror because Edward married his sister and made him king . He wasn't king for very long because he died in the battle of Hastings in 1066 trying to defend his country.
How long did William the Conqueror's battle last?
William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England. He was Duke of Normandy before conquering England. He fought a decisive battle known as 'Battle of Hastings' on 14th October, 1066 against Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon King. The battle was only one day long and ended in a decisive victory for William's army.
Who was king after Edward the Confesser died?
William Duke of NormandyAnother answer: There have been several Kings with the name of Edward. You need to state which one you mean. None of them were succeeded by William I, who succeeded King Harold Godwinson after he defeated him at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.. edward the 2
Why shouldnt harald hardrada be king?
Harold Hardrada was the king of Norway. His claim to the throne of England was very complex and rather dubious. Hardrada was the half-brother of King Olaf II of Norway who had been deposed by King Canute of Denmark and England in 1030 when Hardrada was just 15. When Canute died in 1035 his empire was divided between hs sons. England was ruled by Harold "Harefoot" and Denmark by Harthacanute. Norway, however, reverted back to its original dynasty in the guise of Magnus the Good, an illegitimate son of Olaf II. When Harold Harefoot died in 1035, Harthacanute ruled both Denmark and England. After this King Magnus of Norway and King Harthacanute of Denmark and England made a deal which stipulated that whichever king should die first the survivor should rule all three kingdoms (Denmark, Norway and England). Harthacanute died first, and in 1042 and Magnus moved to take over Denmark. However he was frustrated in England because the exiled Anglo-Saxon royal dynasty returned from exile (in Normandy) and Edward the Confessor became king. When Magnus of Norway and Denmark died in 1046 he was succeeded on the Norwegian throne by Harold Hardrada, although Denmark now went its separate way. Nevertheless, the new Norwegian king maintained his predecessors claims to both England and Denmark. When Edward the Confessor died in early 1066 he was succeeded on the English throne by Harold Godwinson, known as King Harold II of England. However his little brother, Tostig Godwinson, was a treacherous malcontent who had been the Earl of Northumbria but had been deposed after ruling his domain so badly the people had revolted against him. His brother refused to help him and without land or power he reckoned he would get a better deal by allying himself with Harold Hardrada of Norway (also known as Harold III of Norway) and helping him seize the throne of England. At the Battle of Stamford Bridge - just outside York - on September 20th 1066, Tostig and Harold Hardrada defeated the men of Northumbria. King Harold II of England was then forced to march north away from the south coast (which he had been guarding in anticipation of a Norman invasion) and met Hardrada and Tostig in battle at Stamford Bridge on 25 September just five days later. Hardrada and Tostig were both slain. However, it was a "pyrrhic victory" because the much weakened English army, forced to return all the way back to Sussex was defeated by Duke William of Normandy not long afterwards on 14 October at the Battle of Hastings.
Where did Harold Godwinson and Harold Hardrada fight?
It was not the Battle of Hastings he fought in that with William the Conqueror.The above is correct: It is the Battle of Stamford bridge, in Yorkshire,in 1066.also all this history stuff should be banned
Why did William of Normandy and Harold godwinson go to battle?
he didnt William and harald Hadraada invaded New answer: According to the interpretation of the Tapestry of Bayeux, Harald was was sent by Edward, King of England, to go to Normandy, presumably to tell William, Duke of Normandy, that England would be his i.e. William's. Harald shipwrecked during his crossing of the channel and William had to rescue him from a rival. William then asked Harald to swear an oath that William would become King at the death of Edward. Harald was then repatriated to his homeland, but reneged on his oath when Edward died. Harald claimed himself King infuriating William. William then took what he believed was rightfully his by invading England. Near Hastings in 1066, Williams Norma ns defeated Haralds Anglo-Saxons. Harald died after being hit with an arrow in his eye. Thus England fell under Norman control and the course of history was changed.
When did king Harold die?
King Harold II of EnglandThe son of the powerful Anglo-Saxon Earl Godwin of Wessex, Harold Godwinson (also Godwineson) was a strong political and military leader in his own right. The Godwins were in frequent opposition to the francophile king, Edward the Confessor, whom Harold served as chief minister for more than 12 years. Edward allegedly named William of Normandy as his heir in 1051; however, on his deathbed, the old king evidently chose Harold to succeed him. Godwinson wasted no time in getting the Witenagemot to confirm his kingship and took the throne the day after Edward's death. He was to be the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Harold's reign was short and turbulent. He prepared for an invasion by William, but was sidetracked by an attack by Harald Hardrada, the King of Norway, who was allied with Harold's brother Tostig. After defeating the invaders at Stamford Bridge, Harold took his army south to meet William and, after a long and fierce battle, died at Hastings along with two of his brothers.Important DatesCrowned: Jan. 6, 1066Died: Oct. 14, 1066
