norman conquest, claims to the crown
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- The Norman Conquest, succession crisis.
- King Edward
- In Anglo Saxon England bearing children was very important in order to continue the monarchy and stop foreign claims for the crown.
- King Edward however neglected this duty and died without any direct bloodline. being king also required the permission of the witan and being chosen by the previous king.
- In Anglo Saxon England bearing children was very important in order to continue the monarchy and stop foreign claims for the crown.
- Harald Hardrada
- King Of Norway, powerful viking warrior with a formidable reputation.
- his father had been promised the English Crown , but due to no direct bloodline the witan refused.
- had bloodline that went very very far back.
- Edgar Atheling
- Edgar was weak and just 12 years old.
- had a direct claim to the throne.
- Harold Godwinson
- harold Godwinson was the Witan's choice.
- Edward chose this in 1066, but he had no direct bloodline.
- Godwinson was strong, experienced and English
- William the Conquerer
- had direct bloodline
- he was ignored by Witan
- Edward had chosen him in 1051, promising the throne to him on religious relics.
- King Edward
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