The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest

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W kiedy odbyła się bitwa pod Hastings?

Kto zwyciężył w bitwie pod Hastings?

Kiedy William został koronowany na króla Anglii?

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  • Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066 between Norman-French army and English army
  • Norman victory began the Norman Conquest of England
  • King Edward the Confessor's death led to a succession struggle
  • Harold was crowned king but faced invasions by William, Tostig, and Harald Hardrada
  • Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge
  • William landed his invasion forces in England and established a beachhead
  • Harold marched south to confront William
  • Battle lasted from 9 am to dusk
  • Harold's death led to retreat and defeat of most of his army
  • William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.

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