Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Hastings in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
After the death of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, Edwin and Morcar threw their support behind the Edgar the Atheling, who was proclaimed king, but they failed to muster an effective military response to the invading forces of William
William establishes defensive works at Hastings while awaiting Harold's approach from the north.
William moves his army from Pevensey toward Hastings and secures a stronger operating base.
Death of Gyrth, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Gyrth Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
Harold II is killed and the English army collapses at Hastings
Death of Harold II, killed at the Battle of Hastings
Killed alongside his brothers Harold and Gyrth in the Battle of Hastings
Leofwine Godwinson is killed during the Battle of Hastings
The English army is defeated after a day of fighting near Hastings
William wins the Battle of Hastings, eliminating Harold's field army but not yet securing control of England.
Provenance
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