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Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
What event led to the battle?
What event led to the battle?
The death of the childless King Edward the Confessor in January 1066, which set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
Where did the battle take place?
Where did the battle take place?
The battle took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Hastings, close to the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
What tactics did the Normans adopt during the battle?
What tactics did the Normans adopt during the battle?
Who was crowned as king after the battle?
Who was crowned as king after the battle?
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