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Harold Godwinson (c. 1022 – 14 October 1066), also called Harold II, was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon English king. Harold reigned from 6 January 1066 [1] until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest. Harold's death marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule over England.
Sep 17, 2018 · In the meantime, Harold Godwinson had become the most powerful man in England – arguably even more so than Edward himself. He was the power behind the throne and when Edward died on 5 January 1066 he simply took the throne. The next day Edward was buried and Harold was crowned in his place.
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- Earl of Wessex. Harold was born around 1023 CE into the powerful Godwinson family, with his father, Godwin, being the Earl of Wessex and one of the richest men in England.
- Harold in Normandy. Harold Godwinson's star rose even higher when he was crowned king on 6 January 1066 CE following the death the day before of his brother-in-law King Edward the Confessor, who died childless.
- Battle of Stamford Bridge. The most immediate threat to Harold's kingdom was not from William, though, but from the north and another rival claimant to the throne, Harald Hardrada, king of Norway (aka Harold III, r. 1046-1066 CE).
- Battle of Hastings. Throughout the summer of 1066 CE William had been busy amassing a fleet on the northern coast of France near Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme.
Jan 23, 2024 · Harold Godwinson was an important Anglo-Saxon nobleman in the 11th century. He is most famous for succeeding King Edward the Confessor in 1066 and briefly ruling England, as King Harold II, before his defeat and death at the battle of Hastings at the hands of Duke William of Normandy.
Harold was crowned King, likely in Westminster Abbey, on the same day as Edward’s burial.
Harold Godwinson was backed by the Witan and he was crowned King Harold II on 6th January. He knew that William of Normandy would not be happy that he had been crowned and would almost certainly mount an invasion to challenge his position.
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Sep 21, 2023 · King Harold II’s valiant efforts as the last Anglo-Saxon king were not enough and William, Duke of Normandy was later crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, ushering in a new era for the British Isles.
