The three contestants to the throne

Question 1

Who were the three contestants to the throne after Edward the confessors death

Answer 1

Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy and if you want to know more about the kings death go to Josephs slides.

Question 2

What was Harald Hardrada’s connection to the throne?

Answer 2

He didn’t really have one!
But a viking called Canute ruled England and Norway from 1016 to 1035

Question 3

Where was Harald Hardrada from?

Answer 3

Norway

Question 4

What was Harold Godwinson connection to the throne?

Answer 4

He was the Earl of Wessex one of the most important positions in the country and he was married to King Edward’s sister.

Question 5

Who decided who would be the next king.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

So did Edward decide anyone to be king on his death bed

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Who was William of Normandy

Answer 7

William was the duke of Normandy , the most powerful part of France.

Question 8

What was Williams connection to the English throne

Answer 8

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