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Who was crowned king after the Battle of Hastings?
William, Duke of Normandy
What date was the Battle of Hastings fought?
October 14, 1066
What was the result of the Battle of Hastings?
The English king's defeat
Study Notes
- King Harold Godwinson fought a battle against the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
- The battle was a decisive Norman victory, and resulted in the English king's defeat.
- Harold died in the battle, and most of his army was defeated.
- William was later crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066. After the battle, rebellions and resistance continued, but the Battle of Hastings effectively marked the end of William's conquest of England.
Test your knowledge about the Battle of Hastings, a significant event in English history that led to the Norman conquest of England.
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