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What was the Battle of Hastings and when did it take place?
What was the Battle of Hastings and when did it take place?
The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066, between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
Who were the main competitors for the English throne following the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Who were the main competitors for the English throne following the death of King Edward the Confessor?
The main competitors for the English throne were William, the Duke of Normandy, Harold Godwinson, and Harald Hardrada (Harold III of Norway).
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings and what happened afterwards?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings and what happened afterwards?
The Battle of Hastings was a decisive Norman victory, leading to William's coronation as king on Christmas Day 1066 and effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England. There continued to be rebellions and resistance to William's rule.
