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[[Image:Battle_of_Hastings.gif|thumb|450px|Map of the Battle of Hastings]]
{{Military conflict
| image =[[Image:Battle_of_Hastings.gif|thumb|450px]]
| conflict =Battle of Hastings
| partof =Norman invasion of England
| date =October 14, 1066
| location =Battle/Hastings, England
| combatant1 =England
| combatant2 =Duchy of Normandy
| commander1 =Harold Godwinson
| commander2 =William the Conqueror
| strength1 =
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}}
The '''Battle of Hastings''' was fought on October 14, [[1066]], between [[William the Conqueror]], Duke of [[Normandy]] and [[Harold Godwinson]], Earl of [[Wessex]]. The issue of succession to the [[England|English]] throne provided the basis for the battle, with King [[Edward the Confessor]] dying without heirs. Both William and Harold claimed the English throne, the eventual result being the invasion of England by William to assert his claim. This battle is considered pivotal in the reconstruction of British rule, and is believed by some scholars to have led to the eventual conquest of [[Ireland]].
The '''Battle of Hastings''' was fought on October 14, [[1066]], between [[William the Conqueror]], Duke of [[Normandy]] and [[Harold Godwinson]], Earl of [[Wessex]]. The issue of succession to the [[England|English]] throne provided the basis for the battle, with King [[Edward the Confessor]] dying without heirs. Both William and Harold claimed the English throne, the eventual result being the invasion of England by William to assert his claim. This battle is considered pivotal in the reconstruction of British rule, and is believed by some scholars to have led to the eventual conquest of [[Ireland]].