1066 & claimants for throne Flashcards
1
Q
name the 4 claimants to the throne
A
- harold gowinson
- harald hardrada
- edgar aethling
- william duke of normandy
2
Q
when was harold crowned
A
6 january 1066, same day as edwards burial
3
Q
when was the battle of gate fulford & describe the events
A
20 september 1066
harald hardrada & tostig attacked in north just outside york at gate fulford. stopped by edwin & morcar who were defeated. harold heard ab invasion and marched north
4
Q
when was battle of stamford bridge & describe events
A
25 september 1066
harold suprised hardrada & tostig, both were killed.
killed because vikings left armour on ships, element of surprise, h+t tired
5
Q
why did harold win the battle of stamford bridge?
A
- battle of gate fulford (edwin+morcar defeated, vikings tired+celebrated)
- viking army unprepared (english fully prepared, no armour, 24/300 ships)
- english strategy (broke viking shield wall, surprise attack)
