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What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the cause of the Battle of Hastings?
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?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Who did Harold defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
Who did Harold defeat at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
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When was William crowned as king of England?
When was William crowned as king 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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Test your knowledge on one of the most influential battles in English history - The Battle of Hastings! Discover how the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, defeated the English army under King Harold Godwinson, and how this marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England. Challenge yourself with questions about the succession struggle, the invading forces, and the battle itself, and see how much you really know about this pivotal moment in history.
