1066 the events leading to the battle of hastings

1066 the events leading to the battle of hastings

1. main agressors

   • William the conqerour
     • king of normandy
       • highers mercenries from france to help him fight
       • builds massive fleet to invaid England
   • Herald
     • viking king
       • just really really likes england
   • Harold godwinson
     • British lord
       • takes the crown first and becomes king of Englad

2. setting

   • king edward the confesser dies
   • william wants the crown because edward promised him
   • harold wants the crown because edward promised him too

3. the battle of hastings

   • fought at Battle
   • battle lasts for six hours
   • Harold with higher ground
   • Harold gets shot in eye and dies
     • william takes the crown in westminister abby
       • England is officaly invaided on christmas day 1066