Questions and Answers
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
October 14, 1066
Who was killed in the battle?
King Harold Godwinson
What event marked the culmination of William's conquest of England?
The coronation of William as king on Christmas Day 1066
Study Notes
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The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066, between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
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The battle was a decisive Norman victory, resulting in the conquest of England by William.
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Harold was killed in the battle, and his death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
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After the battle, William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066. There continued to be rebellions and resistance to Williams rule, but Hastings effectively marked the culmination of Williams conquest of England.
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