SEQUENCE THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS M
A reconstruction of the Battle of Hastings
for the 950 anniversary in 2016
1066 was an important year in English history: two kings died and William the Conqueror, Duke of
Normandy, ted the tast invasion of England.
In 1066, England, contrary to many European countries,
was a unified kingdom. King Edward the Confessor had
no children, When Edward died in January 1066, three
people wanted to replace him
Edward's brother-in-law Harold Godwinson. The English
nobles voted and he was crowned King Harold 1.
Edward's distant cousin William of Hormandy said that
Edward had promised him the English crown
King Harald Hardrada of Norway
Harald Hardrada invaded northern England, near York,
In September. So, King Harold marched the English army
north and defeated the Horwegians on 25 September
On 28 September, Willem arrived in the south, near
Hastings. So, King Harold marched 400km south
The Battle of Hastings took place on 14
October
William had about 15.000 men. Harold only had about
5000 tired men. It was a difficult bettie Harold died
and William won. He was crowned King in London on
Christmas Day
The of
Activity A
Who were they? Match each man and his characteristics (some characteristics
belong to more than one man).
Edward the Confessor
English
Norman
William the Conqueror
Harold Godwinson
Harald Hadrada
Odo
Norwegian
Edward's brother-in-law
Edward's distant cousin
William's brother
Duke
Bishop
King of Norway
King of England until January 1066
King of England between January 1066 and October 1066
King of England from 25 December 1066 onwards

Merci d’avance