The three contestants to the throne Flashcards
Who were the three contestants to the throne after Edward the confessors death
Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and if you want to know more about the kings death go to Josephs slides.
What was Harald Hardrada’s connection to the throne?
He didn’t really have one!
But a viking called Canute ruled England and Norway from 1016 to 1035
Where was Harald Hardrada from?
Norway
What was Harold Godwinson connection to the throne?
He was the Earl of Wessex one of the most important positions in the country and he was married to King Edward’s sister.
Who decided who would be the next king.
Generally the ruling monarchs son had the strongest claim to the throne but King Edward had no children so on his death bed he could decide who would be king
So did Edward decide anyone to be king on his death bed
English monks wrote that on the kings death bed he decided for Harold to be king but we’re not sure if they’re completely accurate because they could biest towards the Englishman so the king might not have actually said that
Who was William of Normandy
William was the duke of Normandy , the most powerful part of France.
What was Williams connection to the English throne
King Edward had lived in Normandy from 1016 to 1041 when Edward went back to claim the throne William gave him soldiers to help him due to this William claimed that Edward promised the throne