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Norman Conquest - Coggle Diagram
Norman Conquest
Harold Godwinson
'sub-regulus'
In England
Had been crowned king on Jan 6th
supported by the Witan
Given the thrown on Edward's deathbed
Harald Hardrada
good and experienced leader
related to a former King
Has the support of Tostig
William the Conqueror
distant cousin of Edward
Had been promised the thrown by Edward
Had been promised the thrown by Harold
Castles
Symbolic
reminders of who ruled
Strategic
soilders could put down rebellion
Battle of Fulford
20th September 1066
HH vs E & M
Battle of Stamford Bridge
25th September 1066
HH vs HG