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| − | The Battle of Hastings was in AD 1066 | + | The Battle of Hastings was fought in AD 1066 between [[William the Conquerer]], Duke of Normandy and [[Harold Godwinson]], Earl of Wessex. The issue of succession to the 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. The battle ended with victory for the Normans due largely to the poor discipline of the Anglo-Saxon militia 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 northern 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 "Bayeoux Tapestry." |
Revision as of 07:29, March 13, 2007
The Battle of Hastings was fought in AD 1066 between William the Conquerer, Duke of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex. The issue of succession to the 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. The battle ended with victory for the Normans due largely to the poor discipline of the Anglo-Saxon militia 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 northern 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 "Bayeoux Tapestry."
