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By all accounts, King Harold was considered a success by those he ruled because he ruled fairly, understood the laws and stood by them, fought side by side with the men that were his army, listened to his councils, did not seem to seek glory and fame, but truly wanted to unite all the factions of England so that there would be peace rather than constant friction.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 11y agoHarold said: "my family are the most powerful in England. We have controlled Wessex for years. We intend to control England one day. Fifteen years ago we tried to take over. We rebelled and tried to get rid of king Edward the confessor. But he beat us and threw us out of England..."
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∙ 12y agoHarold Godwinson was crowned unlawfully by a man called Stigand, who the Pope of that time had ordered should no longer be a priest.
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∙ 12y agobecause king edward was married to his sister and Harold was quite an important man already
Also because the King Eward promised Harold Godwinsin the thrown
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Who was the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey?
Harold Godwinson
Who killed king Harold godwinson?
Harald Hadrada was killed by Harold Godwinson (also known as Harold II) When an arrow pierced through his throat.
How long was Harold godwinson the king of England?
Harold Godwinson also known as Harold Godwin died on 14th October and he was 44 years old.Harold had lots of bad luck during his battle after Stamford Bridge and coming to Battle againist William Duke of Normandy.
Where was the place where the two Harold's fought?
King Harold Godwinson, and a Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada (with the Norwegians supported by the English king's treacherous brother Tostig Godwinson), fought at Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 25 September 1066. The Norwegians lost the battle.King Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed at the battle, while Harold Godwinson was to be killed later at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066.
What was Harold godwinsons father called?
Godwin, King of Wessex was Harold Godwinson's father's name.
What was Williams reaction when Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England in 1066?
he went to war
Who was crowned king of England on Christmas day in 1066?
Harold Godwinson was crowned king on January 6, 1066.
Who was the first king to be crowned at Westminster Abbey?
Harold Godwinson
Who was the king of England at 1066?
King William "the conquerer" of Normandy took the throne of England from King Harold of the Saxons he was a good king
What happened in January 1066?
On January 5th, 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died. Harold Godwinson was crowned King Harold II the next day
What other names was Harold godwinson known by?
Harold Godwinson was also King Harold II of England
Which king was killed in 1066 of the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson was the king of England during the battle of haistings.
Who was the king before William the Conqueror?
wrong it is in fact Harold godwinson. William duke of normandys arm killed Harold so he became king
Who was crowned king before Harold Godwinson?
King Harold was the King of England when William invaded and before him it was Edward the Confessor. After Harold's death at the Battle of Hastings Edgar Atheling was proclaimed King but he was never crowned.
When and where was Harold Godwinson crowned king?
he was crowned in the 6th of January 1066 the day Edward the confessor died
Harold Godwinson king?
Yes, of England.
What country Harold Godwinson King?
England he was the earl of England
