Harold Godwinson

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Flashcards on Harold Godwinson, created by Jonathan Ng on 02/05/2013.
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Harold was struck in the eye with an arrow. There are many myths on how he died. But one of the many was that William and his horse trampled his body into a pulp until there was nothing left.
Name: Harold Godwinson Birthplace: Wessex, England Birth year: 1022 Nationality: English/Saxon Died: 1066, Battle of Hastings Cause of Death: Shot in the eye with an arrow Right to the Throne: He thought that because he was powerful he could easily occupy the throne of England. He also knew that because William was Norman he would have to take the throne forcefully. Battle Strategy: Shield Wall (defense is the best offense)
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