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Who led the Norman-French army in the Battle of Hastings?
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?
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?
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?
Who was crowned king shortly after the death of King Edward the Confessor?
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Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?
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