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King of England, reigning 1066 Country: Great Britain

Content:

1. Biography of Harold II, King of England (1066)
2. An Unexpected Revelation
3. The Crown of England
4. Facing Multiple Wars
5. The Battle of Stamford Bridge
6. The Battle of Hastings
7. The Final Battle

Biography of Harold II, King of England (1066)

The Rise to Power

Harold II, the Earl of Wessex, was one of the most influential nobles during the last years of King Edward III's reign.

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Harold godwinson family tree

How did harold godwinson die

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Who was king after harold godwinson

In 1065, shortly before the king's death, Harold obtained permission to travel to Normandy to visit his relatives who were held there as hostages. However, his journey proved to be arduous and dangerous. His ship was wrecked in a storm, and he miraculously survived only to become a prisoner of Count Guy of Ponthieu.

Duke William of Normandy purchased Harold's freedom and treated him with utmost respect. In return, Harold joined the Normans in a campaign in Brittany.

An Unexpected Revelation

During their time together, Wi