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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 ended with victory for the Normans due largely to the poor discipline of the Anglo-Saxon militia (known as the fjord) that formed a large part of Harold's army. The Anglo-Saxon army had also been weakened due to fighting with a Norwegian invasion led by Harald Hardrada before encountering the Norman army, as well as the difficult march from the north of England (where the Norwegians attacked) to the south of England (site of the Norman landings). The battle led to the founding of a French speaking dynasty and aristocracy in England. The numbering of English monarchs begins with the Conquest brought about by the Battle of Hastings. The battle is portrayed in the famous "[[Bayeux Tapestry]]".
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-[[Category:Battles]]
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