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Who was the leader of the Norman-French army that defeated King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the leader of the Norman-French army that defeated King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings?
How many people are thought to have died in the Battle of Hastings?
How many people are thought to have died in the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do at the site of the Battle of Hastings?
What did William do at the site of the Battle of Hastings?
Study Notes
- King Harold Godwinson of England was defeated at the Battle of Hastings by the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy.
- Harold was killed in the battle, which ended the English resistance to the Norman Conquest.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown, but it is thought that around 2,000 invaders died along with many Englishmen.
- William founded a monastery at the site of the battle, which is still in use today.
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Test your knowledge of the Battle of Hastings, where King Harold Godwinson was defeated by William, Duke of Normandy, leading to the Norman Conquest of England. Learn about the battle's significance and its historical impact.
