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Who was the successor to Edward the Confessor in 1066?
Who was the successor to Edward the Confessor in 1066?
Harold was the successor to Edward the Confessor in 1066.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
The Battle of Stamford Bridge ended in a Norman victory.
What event marked the culmination of William's conquest of England?
What event marked the culmination of William's conquest of England?
The Battle of Hastings marked the culmination of William's conquest of England.
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- After the death of Edward the Confessor in January 1066, a succession struggle began for the throne of England.
- Harold, the new king, faced invasions by William, his brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Hardrada and Tostig were defeated at the Battle of Fulford and the Battle of Stamford Bridge, respectively, leaving only William as Harold's serious opponent.
- The battle took place on October 14, 1066, and ended in a Norman victory. Harolds death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- There continued to be rebellions and resistance to Williams rule, but Hastings effectively marked the culmination of Williams conquest of England.
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