In 1066, who was the rightful heir to the throne?
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- In this lesson, we are going to be learning about three men who were battling to become King of England in 1066. We will start by learning about Edward the Confessor, whose death prompted Harold Godwinson, William I and Harald Hardrada to battle for his throne. We will learn about the battles that took place in 1066, including the most famous battle: the Battle of Hastings.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Who fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Tick three
Edward the Confessor
William I
Q2.
Which three men thought they were the rightful successor to the throne? Tick three
Edward the Confessor
Tostig Godwinson
Q3.
In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?
1060
1606