Claims to the Throne

Question 1

Which King of England died in 1066?

Answer 1

Edward to Confessor

Question 2

Which country is Normandy part of?

Answer 2

France

Question 3

How was William of Normandy related to Edward the Confessor?

Answer 3

Edward’s mother, Emma, was the sister of William’s great grandfather, so he was a distant cousin

Question 4

Name the ways that he throne of England could be passed on

Answer 4

1. Post Obitum
2. Inheritance: son of previous king
3. Novissima Verba
4. The Witan could suggest an heir or support the King’s choice
5. Use of force

Question 5

Who were the four claimants to the throne in 1066?

Answer 5

1. William of Normandy
2. Harold Gpdwinson
3. Harald Hardrada
4. Edgar the Outlaw (or Aethling)

Question 6

Which claimant was the nephew of Edward the Confessor?

Answer 6

Edgar the Outlaw (Aethling)

Question 7

Which claimant was Edward’s brother-in-law?

Answer 7

Harold Godwinson

Question 8

Which country was Harald Hardrada king of?

Answer 8

Norway

Question 9

Which part of England was Harold earl of?

Answer 9

Wessex

Question 10

What position did Harold Godwinson hold in England?

Answer 10

Sub-regulus

Question 11

When did William support Edward in putting down rebellion?

Answer 11

When the Godwins rebelled in 1051

Question 12

Who did William claim had sworn to support him in 1064?

Answer 12

Harold Godwinson

Question 13

What is the name of the tapestry that depicts events of 1066?

Answer 13

Bayeux Tapestry