Earl Godwin’s s daughter Edith because it secured the support of most powerful English Earl
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Difference between Norman and English views of th customs
English believe dying kings last words as most important whereas Norman’s think the first decisiom is the most important
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Who were the four claimants
Edgar aetheling, harald hardraada, Williams duke of Normandy and Harold godwinson
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Key events in Edwards life
1042- harthacanute succeeded and invited him to become successor. 1045- he got married 1051-52- anger d witan bc he increases number of Norman’s who advised him in court
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When did he die
Edward died In 1066
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What was Edgar aetheling claim based on and why was he not suited for the job
Edwards nearest blood relative, but was only 14 in 1066 and had no money soldiers or military experience
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What was Harold godwinesons claim based on
Claimed Edward made him his successor just before he died. English thought that this outweighted Edwards promise to William of Normandy. He also helped Edward rule England as he acted as a sub Regulus because his sister Edith was married to him
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Why would Harold Godwineson be a good ruler
He was very rich and very powerful. He was a well respected in military leader people believe would be able to defend England. He said he was held prisoner and was forced to make the promise to back him in 1064.
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What were Harold godwinsons weaknesses
He tried to overthrow Edward in 1051 but failed. If he goes against his oath (which he made by choice) he’s going against churc
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What was the William of Normandy claim based on?
Based on 2 promises – Edward the Confessor promised that William would be his successor as he protected by him from the Godwin family. Thr other was that Harold godwinson swore under oath to back him.
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Why would William of Normandy be a good ruler
He had close trading and military links between Normandy and Wessex. His grandfathers sister Emma of Normandy had been the wife of two previously kings of England aethelred and Cnut. He had the support of thr pope -head of church
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What were William of Normandy’s weaknesses
Not a very good Relationship with Edward bc he was illegitimate. English customs - so throne went to Harold godwineson.
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What was harald hardraadas claim based on
Viking king cnut promised English throne to his father but he never ennforced the claim.
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Why would harald hardraada be a good ruler
He was a successful ruler of Norway for 20 years, he was a feared warrior had the support of tostig and a belief that descendants of Viking families in north of England would support him
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What were harald hardraadas weaknesses
He’s a Viking - Witan wouldn’t want him. He would have to invade bc he’s not in England
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Difference between Norman and English views of th customs
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English believe dying kings last words as most important whereas Norman’s think the first decisiom is the most important
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