5 Questions
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
October 14, 1066
Who fought in the Battle of Hastings?
The Norman-French army of William and the English army under Harold Godwinson
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex
What did the Norman victory in the Battle of Hastings mark?
The beginning of the Norman Conquest of England
Who was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066?
William
Study Notes
- The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066.
- It was between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under Harold Godwinson.
- The battle took place near the present-day town of Battle, East Sussex.
- The Norman victory marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
- King Edward the Confessor's death 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.
- Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
- 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, with Harold's death leading to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
- William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.
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