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William the Conqueror and the Norman Invasion
The Death of King Edward• The King of England died without a son to be
king after him• He promised the throne to his cousin Duke
William of Normandy (France)
Harold’s Godwinson’s Claim to the English Throne
• Edward’s brother-in-law
• The English assembly selects Harold to be king
• Creates conflict
Harold Hardrada’s Claim to the English Throne
• King of Norway claims the throne of England after Edwards death
• He enjoyed battle and decided to go to war for the throne
Battle of Stamford Bridge, September 1066
• Both Harold’s fight over the throne• Harold Godwinsson wins at the battle of
Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Hastings, October 1066
• William (cousin of Edward) defeats Harold Godwinson
• William’s advantage is that he used arrows and could attack from a distance
Importance of the Battle of Hastings
• French culture influenced England• William established the feudal system in
England