William I the Conqueror1064
Harold II swears an oath to William & supports his claim to the throne of England
England · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Harold II swears an oath to William & supports his claim to the throne of England
When William crossed the Thames at Wallingford he was met by Stigand, who now abandoned Edgar and submitted to the invader
In early December the remaining members of the Witan in London met and resolved to take the young uncrowned king out to meet William to submit to him at Berkhamsted, quietly setting aside Edgars election
As the Normans closed in on London, Edgars key supporters in the city began negotiating with William
Supported by the Archbishops of Canterbury & York after the Battle of Hastings. Chosen King by Morcar & his brother Edwin after the Battle of Hastings
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