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who were the 4 claimants to the English throne after Edward the confessor’s death
Edgar Aethling, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy
where did Harald and Tostig’s forces land in England for invasion 1066
east of England, based in York
how did Harold prepare for invasion in 1066
gathered the fyrd
collected large amounts of tax
what was Edgar Aethling’s claim to the throne
grand nephew of Edward the Confessor - claiming blood link
what was William of Normandy’s claim to the throne
alleged promise from Edward the Confessor (1051) and promise from Harold Godwinson (1064)
why did Harold get coronated so quickly after Edward the Confessor’s death
he had no ancestral link to the throne - needed to secure his right as heir
coronation shows God’s approval of the monarch - boosted support for Harold’s reign
when was William of Normandy allegedly promised the throne
1051 - promised by Edward the Confessor
1064 - promised by Harold Godwinson
what Harald Hardrada’s claim to the throne
claim through previous monarch (King Cnut) - claiming ancestral link
what was Harold Godwinson’s claim to the throne
most powerful noble in England - claiming popular vote
Edward allegedly entrusted Harold with the English crown on his deathbed - claiming support from previous king
summary of the Battle of Fulford
September 20th 1066 - Harold and Tostig defeat English nobles Edwin and Morcar
what challenges did Harold face in spring 1066
supposed threat of Norman invasion
invasion from Harald and Tostig on east coast of England
summary of Battle of Stamford Bridge
September 25th 1066 - Harold’s forces quick march north, surprising Harald’s troops
Both Harald and Tostig were killed.
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