Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

  • William and Edward
  • William and Harold (correct)
  • Edward and Tostig
  • Harold and Tostig

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  • London
  • Bristol
  • York
  • Hastings (correct)

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

  • English victory
  • Norman victory (correct)
  • Truce
  • Draw

What event triggered the succession struggle that led to the Battle of Hastings?

<p>The death of King Edward the Confessor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who invaded England alongside William in 1066?

<p>Both Tostig and Harald Hardrada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Battle of Hastings

The Battle of Hastings was a pivotal event in English history, fought between William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson, King of England, in 1066.

Who fought in the Battle of Hastings (on the Norman side)?

William, Duke of Normandy, was the Norman nobleman who claimed the English throne and ultimately won the Battle of Hastings.

Who fought in the Battle of Hastings (on the English side)?

Harold Godwinson was the English king who fought and lost the Battle of Hastings against William.

What event triggered the Battle of Hastings?

King Edward the Confessor's death in 1066 set off a chain of events leading to the Battle of Hastings. Multiple claimants argued for the throne, including William and Harold.

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Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

The Battle of Hastings took place in the town of Hastings, located in the south-east of England.

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