WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR

How incredible battlefield courage and brutal treatment of his enemies led the bastard of Normandy to become king of England

DEFINING MOMENT THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS, 14 OCTOBER 1066 The clash between Harold II of England and the victor, William, duke of Normandy, secured the Normans as rulers of England. Contenders For The Throne Harold Godwinson EARL OF WESSEX Harold was a powerful English magnate. He was present while Edward lay on his deathbed and bequeathed his throne to Harold. The Witan of Anglo-Saxon nobles accepted his coronation. William DUKE OF NORMANDY Before Edward the Confessor became king in 1042, he was forced to live in exile at the court of the dukes of Normandy. To show his appreciation, Edward supposedly promised to leave the throne to William. Harald Hardrada KING OF NORWAY The Norwegian king had the weakest claim and was merely attempting to exploit a great opportunity to…

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