Diplomatic
- Count of Anjou dead, Williams father-in-law became regent - easy to get French support
- William was related to Tostig - wouldn't be a problem for William
- Geffrey of Anjou dead, disputed between his nephews - William conquered Maine.
- The whole coastline from Ushant to the Scheldt was under Williams control.
- He got the regent for Emperor Henry IV and King Svegn to promise neutrality.
Religious/Moral/Other
- Approached Alexander III, accused Harold of spiritual charges
- Got papal support - Several attractive promises made - English church to be reformed, payment of Peter's Pence resumed, England to become a papal fief.
Barlow "The stars in their courses fought for William..."
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