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Who was the successor to King Edward the Confessor in 1066?
Harold
Where did the Battle of Fulford take place?
England
What happened after the Battle of Fulford?
William was crowned king
Study Notes
- In early 1066, King Edward the Confessor died without an heir, setting up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
- Harold, the new king, was quickly attacked by his brother Tostig and Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Hardrada and Tostig were defeated at the Battle of Fulford, and Harold was able to gather a hastily gathered army to meet William's invasion force.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk and ended in the English army's defeat.
- After the battle, William was crowned as king and began his conquest of England.
Test your knowledge about the events leading to and the outcome of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a pivotal moment in English history.
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