The succession crisis of 1066 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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When did Edward the Confessor die?
When did Edward the Confessor die?
5 January 1066
When was Harold Godwinson crowned?
When was Harold Godwinson crowned?
6 January 1066
Year of Harold's embassy to Normandy
Year of Harold's embassy to Normandy
1064/5
What did Harold swear to William?
What did Harold swear to William?
To support William's claim to English throne
William-Edward agreement year
William-Edward agreement year
About 1051
Who backed William's claim?
Who backed William's claim?
The Pope
How many warriors did Harald Hardrada have?
How many warriors did Harald Hardrada have?
15,000 warriors
How many longships did Hardrada have?
How many longships did Hardrada have?
300 or more
Meaning of 'Aethling'
Meaning of 'Aethling'
Prince of royal blood
What was Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne?
What was Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne?
Appointed by Edward on his deathbed
What was Harold's relation to Edward?
What was Harold's relation to Edward?
Brother-in-law
Harold's noble supporters
Harold's noble supporters
Earls and thegns
How large was Harold's army in 1066?
How large was Harold's army in 1066?
One of largest forces ever seen in England
Norman version of Harold's 1064/5 visit
Norman version of Harold's 1064/5 visit
Tell William he was Edward's successor
Anglo-Saxon view of Harold's visit
Anglo-Saxon view of Harold's visit
Negotiate release of brother & nephew