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The Battle of Hastings was fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King ______.2. The Battle of Hastings took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of ______, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.3. Hardrada and Tostig defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of ______ on 20 September 1066.
The Battle of Hastings was fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King ______.2. The Battle of Hastings took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of ______, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.3. Hardrada and Tostig defeated a hastily gathered army of Englishmen at the Battle of ______ on 20 September 1066.
The Battle of Hastings
Who was the Duke of Normandy during the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the Duke of Normandy during the Battle of Hastings?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Who was crowned king after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
Who was crowned king after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
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The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066.
The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066.
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Harold Godwinson was the Anglo-Saxon King during the Battle of Hastings.
Harold Godwinson was the Anglo-Saxon King during the Battle of Hastings.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place before the Battle of Fulford.
The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place before the Battle of Fulford.
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Study Notes
The Battle of Hastings
- Fought on 14 October 1066 between William, the Duke of Normandy, and Harold Godwinson, the Anglo-Saxon King.
- Location: Approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Hastings, near the current town of Battle, East Sussex.
Key Events Leading to the Battle
- Harold Godwinson became king after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
- Prior to Hastings, Harold faced an invasion at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 20 September 1066, where Hardrada and Tostig defeated a disorganized English army.
- The Battle of Fulford occurred before Stamford Bridge.
Significance
- The Battle of Hastings marked a critical turning point in English history, leading to Norman control of England.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in this quiz. Explore the key events, leaders, and outcomes of this historic battle that shaped English history.
