In 1066, who was the rightful heir to the throne?

In 1066, who was the rightful heir to the throne?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we are going to be learning about three men who were battling to become King of England in 1066. We will start by learning about Edward the Confessor, whose death prompted Harold Godwinson, William I and Harald Hardrada to battle for his throne. We will learn about the battles that took place in 1066, including the most famous battle: the Battle of Hastings.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Who fought in the Battle of Stamford Bridge? Tick three
Edward the Confessor
Correct answer: Harald Hardrada
Correct answer: Harold Godwinson
Correct answer: Tostig Godwinson
William I
Q2.
Which three men thought they were the rightful successor to the throne? Tick three
Edward the Confessor
Correct answer: Harald Hardrada
Correct answer: Harold Godwinson
Tostig Godwinson
Correct answer: William I
Q3.
In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?
1060
Correct answer: 1066
1606

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UnitHistory / Medieval Monarchs

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