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What was the composition of the invading force in the Battle of Hastings?
What was the composition of the invading force in the Battle of Hastings?
- Mostly infantry
- Mostly cavalry
- Mostly archers
- Split equally between cavalry and archers (correct)
Who was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who was defeated by Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
- Harald Hardrada
- King Edward the Confessor
- Tostig (correct)
- William
When was William crowned as king of England?
When was William crowned as king of England?
- 14 October 1066
- 28 September 1066
- The day after the Battle of Hastings
- Christmas Day 1066 (correct)
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Study Notes
- Battle of Hastings fought on 14 October 1066 between Norman-French army and English army
- Norman victory marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England
- King Edward the Confessor's death set up a succession struggle
- Harold Godwinson crowned king but faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada
- Tostig and Hardrada defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
- William landed invasion forces at Pevensey on 28 September 1066
- Harold forced to march south swiftly, gathering forces as he went
- Composition of forces: English army mostly infantry, invading force split equally between cavalry and archers
- Battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with William ultimately winning after Harold's death
- William crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the culmination of his conquest of England
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