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When was the Battle of Hastings fought?
When was the Battle of Hastings fought?
The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
The battle was fought between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
The battle took place close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Hastings?
Who emerged victorious in the Battle of Hastings?
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What was the background to the Battle of Hastings?
What was the background to the Battle of Hastings?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 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.
- It was a decisive Norman victory.
- The background to the battle was the death of King Edward the Confessor, which set up a succession struggle.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- Harold defeated Tostig and Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The exact numbers present at the battle are unknown.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, marking the culmination of his conquest of England.
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Test your knowledge of one of the most significant battles in English history - The Battle of Hastings. Discover the events leading up to the battle, the key players involved, and the aftermath of the Norman victory. Challenge yourself with questions about the location, dates, and outcomes of this historic conflict. Take this quiz and see how much you really know about this pivotal moment in England's past.
