The Battle of Hastings
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Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?

  • King Harold Godwinson
  • King Harald Hardrada
  • King Edward the Confessor
  • William, the Duke of Normandy (correct)

    • When was the Battle of Hastings fought?

  • 15 October 1066
  • 14 October 1066 (correct)
  • 20 September 1066
  • 14 October 1065

    • What was the background to the Battle of Hastings?

  • The death of the childless King Edward the Confessor
  • The succession struggle between several claimants to the throne (correct)
  • The invasion of England by the Normans
  • The defeat of the English army at the Battle of Fulford

    • Who was crowned king shortly after the death of King Edward the Confessor?

    <p>King Harold Godwinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

    <p>Approximately 7 mi northwest of Hastings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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