The Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England

• The Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066 between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
• It took place near present-day Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory.
• The battle was a part of the Norman Conquest of England.
• King Edward the Confessor's death in January 1066 set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
• Harold was crowned king shortly after Edward's death.
• Harold faced invasions by William, Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
• Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
• William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on 28 September 1066.
• The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk and resulted in Harold's death and the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
• William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the culmination of his conquest of England.

Test your knowledge of one of the most pivotal moments in English history with our Battle of Hastings quiz! From the succession struggle following King Edward the Confessor's death to the decisive Norman victory under William's army, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the events leading up to and during the battle. See how much you know about the Norman Conquest of England and the aftermath that crowned William as king.