History - Anglo-Saxons.

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    • William defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066.
    • In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England with his army.
    • The Battle of Maldon was fought between the Saxons and Vikings.
    • The Normans were led by William Duke of Normandy
    • Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England on January 5th, 1066
    • Tostig Godwinson rebelled against his brother Harold Godwinson
    • Harold Godwinson was crowned king by Archbishop Stigand in September 1066.
    • Tostig Godwinson rebelled against Harold's rule and fled to Flanders.
    • The Normans landed near Pevensey Bay on September 28th, 1066.
    • Edward the Confessor became king in 1042 and died without an heir.
    • Harold Godwinson was crowned king after Edward died without an heir.
    • King Cnut ruled from 1017 until 1035.
    • Battle of Hastings took place on October 14th, 1066
    • King Harold died during the battle of Hastings
    • William Duke of Normandy invaded England with an army of around 7000 men.
    • Harold Godwinson defeated Tostig at the battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25th, 1066.
    • William the Conqueror defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066.
    • Edward the Confessor had no children so he chose Harold as his successor.
    • Harold Godwinson marched south to meet William Duke of Normandy but lost the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066.
    • Harold Godwinson was chosen as Edward's successor due to being the most powerful earl at court.
    • William Duke of Normandy claimed that Edward had promised him the throne.
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