The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was fought between the armies of William, Duke of Normandy and King Harold Godwinson of England. It resulted from William's claim to the English throne following the death of Edward the Confessor. Harold had been crowned king shortly after Edward's death but William challenged this and invaded England. The two armies met near Hastings on October 14th and fought all day. King Harold was killed, likely by an arrow to the eye, which led to the defeat of the English forces. William, now known as William the Conqueror, became the new King of England, marking the beginning of Norman rule.
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History of Britain Part I
Political History of England: 1066
By the dawn of the 11th century, England was no amateur to being invaded. For centuries Vikings had raided and plundered coastal villages, everywhere sowing seeds of destruction and chaos. Then, Alfred the Great, a Saxon king, made England stable enough to fend off Viking attacks; despite the long boats that came and went, the king’s law ensured stability. However, one Viking invasion succeeded where the others had failed, leaving a Viking, King Canute, on the English thrown. Canute, as has already been discussed in class, ruled a vast empire, which was comprised of England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. King Canute respected Saxon customs and its nobility in England, and therefore, he changed nothing with regards to English society and culture. Canute chose as his closest advisor the most powerful Saxon noble, Godwin, Earl of Wessex. Godwin’s power and influence became so insurmountable that he became virtual co-ruler with Canute in England. Then, when Canute Died in A.D. 1035, a power struggle ensued amongst the nobility. Treachery, murder, and mutilation ran rampant throughout the divided island. By the end of this bloody contest, Prince Edward was the only survivor that had any claim to the throne as a descendent of the once great Saxon, Alfred the Great.
Edward, known as “The Confessor,” was crowned king on Easter Day A.D. 1043. However, he did not possess absolute power. Godwin still retained a lot of power and he did not want to lose power to the newly crowned king. Edward hated Godwin because Godwin had arranged the death of his older brother during the tumultuous period after Canute’s death. However, despite his position as king, Godwin’s influence was such that there was little Edward could do in order to seek revenge on his rival. Therefore an uneasy peace agreement was reached when Godwin offered his daughter to Edward for marriage, and Edward accepted.
Edward had grown up in Normandy and was not native to England. Edward’s mother was Norman, and he had lived in Normandy for 30 years before being crowned the English king. Edward’s native language was Norman French, and his godfathers were the formidable Dukes of Normandy. The Normans themselves were decedents of Viking raiders that had settled and learned how to ride horses into battle with uncanny skill. Although the Norman Duchy did formal homage to the king of France, they were very independent—they owned fortified castles and were patrons of great churches, which granted them considerable papal support. In time, a gent by the name of William “the Conquer,” whichever title you prefer, was born in A.D. 1027 in Normandy, and was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert of Normandy. William was a child when his dad died on a pilgrimage to the holy land, leaving William only 8 years of age as his heir. It is likely that Edward was a protector of William in his young age. William would not have an easy upbringing due to Nor.
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2. CAUSES OF THE BATTLE OF
HASTINGS
The background to the battle was the death of the childless King
Edward the Confessor in January 1066, which set up a
succession struggle between several claimants to his throne:
- Harold Godwinson was the
Edward brother-in-law and he
was also the Earl of Wessex
-William of Normandy had
made a deal with Edward in
order to be a king.
Why? Because he helped
Edward in a battle
- Harald Hardrada the King of
Norway
3. Harold Godwinson had the support of the AngloSaxon nobles and
the King Edward, before he died, chose him as his successor.
In the meantime, William of Normandy forced Harold to give him the
throne of England if he became a king. The powerful army of
Normady was his main threat.
King Edward died on the 5th January 1066. The tapestry reverses the
scenes of his death. Here we also see his funeral processión to
Westminster Abbey.
In the upper chamber King Edward is in his bed talking to his faithful
followers, including Harold. Two noblemen offer Harold the crown and
axe, symbols of royal authority, that will make him King. He accepted
the offer.
4. Long Live The New King...
Harold is crowned King of England on 6th January 1066
On the far right Halley's comet appears; people think it is an
evil sign and are terrified.
5. William of Normandy is furious
News of Edward's death and Harold’s coronation is
carried across the channel to William, Duke of
Normandy. William is furious - he claimed that the
throne of England should be his and saw Harold as a
usurper. William decides to attack England and
organises a fleet of warships.
8. However, Harald of Norway also claimed the crown of
Harold and he was quickler than William.
Harald and his army reached the coast of England but
they were defeated by the Harold’s army in the battle
of Stamford Bridge on the 25th of September.
It was only two days before of the arrival of William...
9. THE ARRIVAL OF WILLIAM
They reach the south coast of England on the 28th
September and William and his army enjoy a feast
10. Two weeks after the arrival of William and his army, the
Battle of Hastings took place. A battle between against
the powerful army of Normandy and and army of Harold,
which was tired after the battle against the Norwegians
THE MORNING OF THE BATTLE
On the morning of the battle, 14th October 1066, William, in full
armour, is about to mount his horse. William’s Norman cavalry
gallops off to face Harold’s English soldiers.
11. THE BATTLE
The Normans charge and the Battle of Hastings has begun.
The English soldiers, who are all on foot, protect themselves with a wall
of shields. The Normans attack from both sides. The lower border of the
tapestry is filled with dead and injured soldiers.
12. THE DEATH OF KING HAROLD
The Normans seem to be getting the upper hand as the battle
continues. Many more soldiers die, one appears to be having his head
cut off. On the right is the best known scene in the Tapestry: the
Normans killing King Harold. But how is Harold killed? He seems to be
shown twice: first plucking an arrow from his eye, and then being
hacked down by a Norman knight. The tapestry is difficult to interpret
here, but the second figure is probably Harold being killed.
13. THE BATTLE IS OVER
With Harold dead, the battle is over. The victorious Normans
chase the remaining English from the battlefield. The final scene
from the tapestry has been lost. It may have shown William being
crowned King of England
14. CONSEQUENCES OF THE
BATTLE
4000 CASUALTIES IN THE BATTLE BETWEEN NORMANS AND ENGLISH
A NEW KING IN ENGLAND: WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
ONE OF THE REASON OF THE HUNDRED YEARS’ WAR BETWEEN
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
