The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold being brought before William after his release.
Historical person
Harold Godwinson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Harold Godwinson, based on 6 World History Database records associated with England.
Chronological biography
1064
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold leaving Bosham before sailing across the Channel.
The embroidery shows Harold rescuing Norman soldiers from tidal waters near Mont-Saint-Michel.
The embroidery shows Harold's ship driven onto the coast controlled by Guy of Ponthieu.
The embroidery portrays Harold swearing an oath over sacred relics before William.
The Bayeux Tapestry shows Harold returning to England after his stay in Normandy.
Titles and roles
Earl · Earl of Wessex
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.