In the year 1066, the Battle of Hastings marked a pivotal moment in English history. This conflict saw King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy clash over the English throne following the death of King Edward the Confessor.
The battle of Hastings came about after King Edward the confessor died. King Harold then then became King. After William, Duke of Normandy heard about this he decided to invade England. This battle is now know as the Battle of Hastings, where King Harold the second died, and William, Duke of Normandy took over England!
WHERE:
On the Sussex coast of England
WHO:
William Duke of Normandy
The Battle of Hastings which was fought between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy
Harold Godwinson
What are 5 positive aspects of William's reign?
bringing religion to the land and places of worship
made the country safer
fuedal system
infrastructure, architecture
work for the peasants
WHEN:
The 14th October 1066
What are 5 negative aspects of William's reign?
made people homeless
they killed the people
they killed the English king
replaced buildings with their own styles
they destroyed the countryside
WHAT:
The two generals were fighting over who should rule England
