Hastings Flashcards
(22 cards)
When was Hastings?
1066
When did the lead up to Hastings begin?
1042
The death of which king created the battle?
Edward the confessor
Who did Edward offer the throne to?
William, Edgar, Harold G
When did Harold go to William?
1064
Who did William and Harold fight?
Brittany
Who knighted Harold?
William
What did Harold do?
swore and oath to help William
Who does Harold agree to marry?
William’s daughter
What does William promise Harold
Half of England
When they return which promise did Harold break?
He did not marry William’s daughter
Who did Harold marry instead?
Edwin’s daughter, earl of mercia
When William tries to invade, what goes wrong?
The wind was against him
Who does Harald H ally with?
Harold G’s brother, Tostig
Who did Harald H and Tostig kill when they came to England form Norway?
Edwin and Morcar
Who were Edwin and Morcar?
Northern Earls
Where did Harold G rush?
Stamford Bridge
Who was killed at Stamford Bridge?
Harald H and Tostig
Where does William land on his successful invasion?
Pevensey then goes to Hastings
Where did Harold G go to fight Normans?
London
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
WiIlliam
When exactly was the new king crowned?
25 December, 1066
