William the Conqueror – Flashcards

duke of Normandy who led the Norman invasion of England and became the first Norman to be King of England,1066.

most powerful noble, became king of england in 1066 after death of Edward the Confessor, ruled for brief time until defeated and killed by William at the Battle of Hastings.

third candidate for Edward the Confessor's throne; Viking; lost against Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

1066.The Norman invasion of England; this was the largest battle.

battle between King harold godwinson and Harold Hardrada. Hardrada lost the battle viking army was divided into two. Harald was not ready for the battle, instead relaxing on the other side of the Stamford Bridge.

a tapestry that recounts the battle of hastings.