Tag: Harold I

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5th January 1066: Death of Edward the Confessor sparks a succession crisis

• 5th January 2023
• Tagged as: Anglo-Saxon, Bayeux Tapestry, Edward the Confessor, Harold I, Medieval, Normandy, Tostig, William of Normandy

A succession crisis was sparked following the death of Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.

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6th January 1066: Harold Godwinson crowned king of England

• 6th January 2020
• Tagged as: Anglo-Saxon, Bayeux Tapestry, Edward the Confessor, England, Harold I, Monarchy, Normandy, Politics, Westminster Abbey, William of Normandy

On the 6^th January 1066, Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England.

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25th December 1066: William the Conquerer crowned king of England

• 25th December 2019
• Tagged as: Anglo-Saxon, Battle of Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry, England, Harold I, London, Monarchy, Normandy, Politics, Westminster Abbey, William of Normandy

On the 25^th December 1066, William of Normandy was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey.

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14th October 1066: Battle of Hastings fought on Senlac Hill

• 14th October 2019
• Tagged as: Anglo-Saxon, Battle of Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry, England, France, Harold I, Invasion, Normandy, Norway, William of Normandy

On the 14^th October 1066, the Battle of Hastings was fought between Duke William II of Normandy and the Anglo-Saxon king Harold Godwinson.

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20th September 1066: Harald Hardrada wins Battle of Fulford

• 20th September 2019
• Tagged as: 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, England, Harold I, Invasion, Norway, Vikings, William of Normandy

On the 20^th September 1066, Harald Hardrada – the Viking king – defeated his northern English enemies at the Battle of Fulford.