Battle of Hastings

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Name of the King of England who had died, leaving the English crown to be claimed.

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Edward the Confessor

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Name of the king chosen by the witan to rule England

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Harold Godwinson

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In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

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1066

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Who did Harold Godwinson fight first?

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Harald Hardraada

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Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy had both been promised the crown of England by...

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Edward the Confessor

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Where was Harald Hardraada from?

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Norway

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William of Normandy was crowned King of England on...

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Christmas Day

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During early attacks rumours went round William had been killed. How did he show leadership skills to rally his men?

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He took his helmet off and rode among his men showing he was alive

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What was Halley's Comet and how did it relate to the battle of Hastings?

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The comet was seen in England and was thought to be a bad Omen. Later people associated this event with King Harold's death.

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What was the second strategy of the Normans against the English?

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They fooled the English to believe that they were in retreat.