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Who was Harold Godwinson fighting against in the Battle of Hastings?
Who was Harold Godwinson fighting against in the Battle of Hastings?
- The Norman-French army of William (correct)
- The French army of Napoleon Bonaparte
- The Viking army of Ragnar Lothbrok
- The Scottish army of Robert the Bruce
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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 near Battle, East Sussex and was a decisive Norman victory.
- The battle was a part of the Norman Conquest of England.
- The death of King Edward the Confessor set up a succession struggle between several claimants to his throne.
- Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
- William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on September 28, 1066.
- The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk.
- Harold's death, probably near the end of the battle, led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066.
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