Special dates in 1066 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened on the 5 January 1066
A
King Edward the confessor died
2
Q
What happened on the 18 September
A
Harald Hardrada landed in England at the River Ouse
3
Q
What happened on the 20 September
A
An army led by the English earls Morcar and Edwin attack Hardrada’s army the smaller English army lose.
4
Q
What happened on the 6 of January
A
Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England but only temporarily…
5
Q
What happened on 25 September 1066
A
Harold Godwinson’s army marched up north to fight Harald Hardrada at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
Godwinson wins and Harald Hardrada is killed
