Introduction
The year is 1066 CE. King Edward the Confessor has just died, without an heir. Three important men think that they have the right to be King of England. Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy will fight each other to the death for the right to claim this prize. Who will survive some of the most bloodthirsty battles ever to be fought on English soil, and who will claim the throne?
Click on the names to learn about the lives of each claimant. Once you know why each claimant believes they should be King, go to the page titled " The end of the story" and find out how this great struggle for England's throne was resolved.
Click on the names to learn about the lives of each claimant. Once you know why each claimant believes they should be King, go to the page titled " The end of the story" and find out how this great struggle for England's throne was resolved.
