The Norman Conquest

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• Which event immediately triggered William, Duke of Normandy's claim to the English throne in 1066?
• Harold Godwinson was crowned king of England before William of Normandy invaded.
• Where did William's army defeat Harold Godwinson in October 1066?
• Harold Godwinson fought Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge shortly before facing William's army.
• Which military tactic is traditionally associated with William's forces during the Battle of Hastings?
• William the Conqueror was crowned king of England on Christmas Day in 1066.
• Which document is a major visual source for the Norman Conquest and depicts events leading up to the Battle of Hastings?
• After the conquest, William generally replaced many English landholders with Norman nobles.