1066 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Which king died without an heir in 1066?
edward the confessor
Who were the 4 claimants to the throne in 1066?
Harold Godwinson, William, Duke of Normandy, Edgar the Etheling, and Harald Hardrada.
Why did Harold Godwinson think he should be king?
because he was close to king edward
Why did Harald Hardrada think he should be king?
He saw himself as a descendant of the Viking kings who had ruled England
Why did William of Normandy think he should be king?
because of a claimed promise by the dead king
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
harald hardrada won the fight
Who fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
the English forces led by King Harold Godwinson against the combined forces of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway
Who won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The Anglo-Saxons, led by King Harold II
When was William of Normandy crowned king?
Christmas Day 1066
Why did William of Normandy win the Battle of Hastings?
William used the tactic of a false retreat in an attempt the break the shield wall and lure English troops off the ridge
What is the Bayeux Tapestry?
a 230-foot-long embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, specifically the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings
Why is the Battle of Hastings significant?
it ended Anglo-Saxon rule in England and ushered in the Norman Conquest, fundamentally altering English history, culture, and language
