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12 Cards in this Set
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Edward the Confessor - King of England - died with no children - closest relative died mysteriously that year. |
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William Duke of Normandy - strong soldier - experience of ruling Normandy - good friends with Edward. |
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Harald Hardrada- King of Norway - his ancestors had once ruled England - Harold Godwinsons brother Tostig supported him |
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Harold Godwinson - Earl of Wessex, a powerful and rich English nobleman. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Edward named Godwinson as his successor on his deathbed. The next day, the royal council, known as the Witan, met and declared Godwinson king. |
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The witan - most important men in England who were to choose the next king. |
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Oath - Edward apparently swore an oath on Holy bones to make William king of England, and also promised Harold the throne on his death bed. |
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Fyrds - Anglo Saxon untrained soldiers used by Harold Godwinson |
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Senlac Hill - near Hastings where the Battle took place on October14, 1066 |
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Battle of Stamford Bridge - 25 September 1066. Harald Hardrada is beaten by Harold Godwinson after taking York. |
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William used Cavalry soldiers - these were better as faster and had height advantage. |
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Shield wall - used by Harold at Hastings to defend. successful until men started chasing Norman soldiers running away. |
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Harold Godwinson was killed - apparently by been shot in the eye - as shown in the Bayeux tapestry. |
