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What was England like in the 11th century, before King Edward's death?
One of the best governed and wealthiest states in all Europe, with plenty of silver coins in circulation and generally plentiful food. The country was ruled by Anglo-Saxons and local sheriffs meant people usually felt safe and secure.
How did King Edward the Confessor's death put England in danger?
It left the country vulnerable to attacks from claimants battling for the prized English Crown.
Who were the four claimants to the English throne after King Edward's death?
Edgar the Aetheling, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, and William, Duke of Normandy.
What was Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne based on?
He was the Earl of Wessex, had good alliances with all the major nobles of England, had been the late King's advisor, and claimed the late King had promised him the throne on his deathbed.
Why did William, Duke of Normandy, have many supporters, including the Pope in Rome?
William claimed that King Edward had promised him the throne, and this was the version reported by the Norman chroniclers.
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