Battles of 1066 and hard to remember facts Flashcards
(13 cards)
When was the Battle of Fulford?
20th September 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Fulford?
Earls Edwin and Morcar VS Harold Hardrada and Tosti
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
Harald Hardrada won, the earls fled
When was the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
25th September 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwineson VS Harald Hardrada and Tosti
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Harold Godwineson won, Harald Hardrada and Tosti died
When was the Battle of Hastings?
14th October 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwineson VS William of Normandy
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy won and crowned the King of England, Harold Godwineson died (his army fled)
Whose sister Edith was married to the late King?
Harold Godwineson
Whose aunt Emma had married previous kings?
William of Normandy
Who was the great nephew of the previous King?
Edgar the Atheling
Whose distant relatives had ruled England between 1016 and 1042?
Harald Hardrada
