1066 Flashcards
(18 cards)
How far did Harold’s army March in how many days ?
250 miles in 9 days
When Was the battle of Stanford bridge ?
1066
Who were the claimants to the throne ?
Hararld Hardrada,Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy
What happened in the south of England while Harold was fighting in the north ?
In the south William began to invade
When did the battle of hasting start and finish ?
14 October 1066 9:30am - 5:30pm
Who was chosen by the witan to be the next king of England ?
Harold Godwinson
What was the rumour that spread during the battle of Hastings?
That William was dead , however he was not
Why did William win the battle of Hastings?
William won because he had a larger army , had a more varied army and he also deceived Harold’s army by pretending to flee but then as they chased them down the hill turned around and surprised them .
Who fought at the battle of Stanford bridge ?
Harald hardrada and Harold Godwinson
How many Viking ships returned home after the battle at Stanford bridge ?
Originally 300 only 24 returned
How old was Edward the confessor when he died ?
He was 61
When did Edward the confessor die ?
He died on the 5th of January 1066
Who was Tostig ?
Tostig was Harold Godwinson’s brother who was banished from England and offered to help Harald Hardrada .
When was the battle of Stanford bridge?
25th September 1066
How did Harald Hardrada die?
He died by an arrow to the chest
Where did William land when he arrived at England ? And when?
He arrived at pevensey bay on September 28th
Before the battle of hasting why was Harold’s army told to wait in London?
So it could grow much larger and so his army would have some time to rest .
What types of soldiers were in Harold’s army?
Housecarls specially trained warriors with a shield and axe ,
The fryrd temporary fighters that could be called upon when needed
