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When was the Battle of Hastings fought?
When was the Battle of Hastings fought?
- Dusk
- September 28, 1066
- January 1066
- October 14, 1066 (correct)
What was the name of the English army leader who fought against William, Duke of Normandy in the Battle of Hastings?
What was the name of the English army leader who fought against William, Duke of Normandy in the Battle of Hastings?
- Harold Godwinson (correct)
- Harald Hardrada
- Tostig
- King Edward the Confessor
Who was the leader of the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the leader of the Norman-French army during the Battle of Hastings?
- Harald Hardrada
- King Harold Godwinson
- Tostig
- William, Duke of Normandy (correct)
Who defeated Tostig and Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who defeated Tostig and Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
When did William land his invasion forces in the south of England?
When did William land his invasion forces in the south of England?
What was the name of the town near where the Battle of Hastings took place?
What was the name of the town near where the Battle of Hastings took place?
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
Who won the Battle of Hastings?
When was William crowned as king of England?
When was William crowned as king of England?
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England?
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England?
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Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- It was a decisive Norman victory, beginning the Norman Conquest of England.
- The death of King Edward the Confessor in January 1066 set up 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 the south of England on September 28, 1066.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, with William ultimately winning.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.
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