The Battle of Hastings

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What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?

  • 25 December 1066
  • 28 September 1066
  • 14 October 1066 (correct)
  • 1 January 1066

Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?

  • The English army and the French army (correct)
  • The English army and the Scottish army
  • The French army and the German army
  • The French army and the Norwegian army

Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  • Manchester
  • East Sussex (correct)
  • Liverpool
  • London

Who was crowned as king after the Battle of Hastings?

<p>King William (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the Battle of Hastings?

<p>The death of King Edward the Confessor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066.
  • It was fought between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
  • The battle took place close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex, and was a decisive Norman victory.
  • The background to the battle was the death of the childless King Edward the Confessor in January 1066.
  • Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother 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.
  • Harold was forced to march south swiftly, gathering forces as he went.
  • The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown.
  • William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.

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