Events
preceding the Battle of Hastings
It is important to understand the
events which preceded the Norman Invasion, the Battle of
Hastings and the Norman Conquest.
Each of the individual
events preceding the Battle of Hastings had a major impact on the
event. The different events make clear why there was so much
conflict surrounding the claim to the English throne. It explains
the family ties and history of each of the opposing factions and
provides an insight into Medieval times.
It may come as a
surprise that Duke William the Bastard and the Norman
contingent believed that their quest to gain the English
throne was a Holy War. Pope Alexander II had given his Holy
Blessing to the venture and it therefore received the same
level of importance as a Holy Crusade against the Infidels!
The appearance of
Haley's comet in April 1066 was interpreted in different ways
by each faction. An illustration of the famous comet is even
included in the Bayeux Tapestry following the Battle of
Hastings.
Learn about the
Shipwreck and of Harold Godwinson in 1065 and his subsequent
meeting with Duke William the Bastard. What agreement did they
come to? Did Harold agree to William taking the throne of
England on the death of Edward the Confessor?
This section
provides answers to all of the questions which relate to the
Events preceding the Battle of Hastings - 1066.
The following links provide
information about the key events which led to the invasion and
the conflict at the Battle of Hastings.
Events
preceding the Battle of Hastings
The above links
provide facts and information about the history and kings of
the Anglo Saxons - background to the proud English who fell
to the French at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. There were
various claims to the throne of England prior to the Battle
of Hastings. All of these claims to the English throne are
detailed in this section. |
