Podcast
Questions and Answers
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?
Who was the leader of the Norman-French army?
Who was the leader of the Norman-French army?
What was the result of the battle?
What was the result of the battle?
Study Notes
-
The Battle of Hastings was fought on October 14, 1066, between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
-
The battle was a decisive Norman victory, with the English army suffering heavy casualties.
-
Harold was killed in the battle, which led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
-
After the battle, William was crowned as king of England. There continued to be rebellions and resistance to Williams rule, but Hastings effectively marked the culmination of Williams conquest of England.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge about the Battle of Hastings, a crucial event in English history that led to the Norman conquest of England.
