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Who Should Be The King?

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  • What was Harold's biggest weakness?
    Only his sister heard the promise when Edward died.
  • Who had the least amount of support?
    Edgar Aetheling
  • Which two claimants said they had been promised the throne?
    William and Harold Godwinson
  • Which claimant was already a king? And of which country?
    Harald Hardrada, Norway
  • What was the name of the king who died?
    Edward the Confessor
  • Which claimant had the biggest army?
    William of Normandy
  • Which claimant had the support of the Witan?
    Harold Godwinson
  • What was Edgar's biggest strength?
    He was Edward's closest living relative.
  • Who had experience running a government?
    William and Harold Godwinson
  • What were Harold's biggest strengths?
    He had lots of support, family ties and experience.
  • Who had consent from the Pope?
    William of Normandy
  • What was Edgar's biggest weakness?
    He was too young.
  • Which claimants were English?
    Harold Godwinson and Edgar Aetheling.
  • Who was related to Edward's wife?
    Harold Godwinson
  • Who was the King of Norway?
    Harald Hardrada
  • What were William's biggest strengths?
    He had a big army and support from the Pope.
  • Who was a tremendous warrior?
    Harald Hardrada
  • What were Harald's biggest strengths?
    He had a family claim and was powerful.
  • Who collected lots of taxes to pay for his wars?
    Harald Hardrada
  • What was William's biggest weakness?
    He was not English.
  • What was Harald's biggest weakness?
    He was very unpopular.
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