The claimants to the throne (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Date Edward the Confessor died
Date Edward the Confessor died
5 January 1066
Four main claimants to English throne 1066
Four main claimants to English throne 1066
Edgar Ætheling, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, William of Normandy
Edgar Ætheling's relationship to Edward the Confessor
Edgar Ætheling's relationship to Edward the Confessor
Edward's great-nephew
Edgar Ætheling's age in 1066
Edgar Ætheling's age in 1066
Around 15 years old
Edgar Ætheling's main weakness as claimant
Edgar Ætheling's main weakness as claimant
Youth and inexperience
Harold Godwinson's position in England
Harold Godwinson's position in England
Most powerful earl, Edward's deputy (sub regulus)
Harold's alleged oath problem
Harold's alleged oath problem
Sworn oath to support William of Normandy's claim
Harald Hardrada's title and country
Harald Hardrada's title and country
Norwegian king
Year William claims Edward promised him throne
Year William claims Edward promised him throne
1051
What religious support did William gain for invasion?
What religious support did William gain for invasion?
Papal support and banner from the Pope
Date Harold Godwinson crowned king
Date Harold Godwinson crowned king
6 January 1066
Reason for Harold's swift coronation (1 day after death)
Reason for Harold's swift coronation (1 day after death)
To establish legitimacy before rivals could act
The Witan
The Witan
Council of nobles and church leaders