The succession crisis of 1066 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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Date of Edward the Confessor's death
Date of Edward the Confessor's death
5 January 1066
Date Harold Godwinson was crowned king
Date Harold Godwinson was crowned king
6 January 1066
Year of Harold's embassy to Normandy
Year of Harold's embassy to Normandy
1064/5
What Harold swore to William in Normandy
What Harold swore to William in Normandy
Oath to support William's claim to English throne
When did William & Edward allegedly agree on succession?
When did William & Edward allegedly agree on succession?
About 1051
Who backed William, Duke of Normandy's claim?
Who backed William, Duke of Normandy's claim?
The Pope
Number of warriors Harald Hardrada commanded
Number of warriors Harald Hardrada commanded
15,000 warriors
Number of Viking longships Harald Hardrada had
Number of Viking longships Harald Hardrada had
300 or more
Meaning of 'Aethling'
Meaning of 'Aethling'
Prince of royal blood
Harold Godwinson's relationship to Edward
Harold Godwinson's relationship to Edward
Brother-in-law
Harold's claim to throne basis
Harold's claim to throne basis
Edward appointed him on his deathbed
Who supported Harold Godwinson's claim?
Who supported Harold Godwinson's claim?
Earls and thegns
Size of force Harold gathered as king
Size of force Harold gathered as king
One of the largest forces ever seen in England
Where Harold positioned forces against Normandy
Where Harold positioned forces against Normandy
Along the south coast
What Witan did same day Edward died
What Witan did same day Edward died
Met and elected Harold Godwinson as king