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the Norman Conquest / Battle of Hastings - Coggle Diagram
the Norman Conquest / Battle of Hastings
three men trying to be king after Edward died
William, Duke of Normandy
blood relative of Edward - distance cousin
1064 - claimed Harold Godwinson swore an oath to support his claim to the throne
Edward promised him to be king in 1052
Harald Hardrada
support of Tostig Godwinson
already is Norway's king
Harold Godwinson
became king just a day after Edward died
Edward's brother-in-law
the only English in all three
when Edward died, he told him that he want Harold to be the king (don't know true or not)
why William won?
William army
good tactics or luck
strong and well trained and structured
Harold's army and mistakes
untrained as well as William's soldier
ignored his brother's advice
died lots in walking
William's luck
arrived early and that was undefended
wind
William's skill
has the pope's support
good prepared
determined
nobles promised him to give him more power