The Norman Conquest

William gain control of England

King of England

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1066: Edward the confesor died

William, Duke of Normandy

Harald Hardraada

Harold Godwineson

English

Edward wanted he were the king

Norman

Edward promised he would be king

Norwegian-Viking

The battle of Hastings

Harold becomes King

Harald

Wait in south Coast-send army home

Was killed in Stamford bridge battle

Win Stamford Brigde battle against Harald. 25 Sept

Battle of Hastings against Williams 14 oct

William

He won battle of Hastings

He do the trick of retreating

Threat of Scandinavian Invasion

Harold died in the battle of Hastings

Harold troops in London

English soldiers in Dover

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