Edwards death
When did edward the confessor die?
5th january 1066
Who were the claims to the throne?
Edgar the aethling, harold godwinson, harold hardrada, william Duke of normandy
When was harold godwinson crowned?
6th january 1066
What was the pope called that crowned Harold Godwinson?
Stigand
Why was stigand contrivercial?
He didnt have a pallium and is not authorised to crown harold which is why harold is seen as illegitimate
Why couldnt edgar be king?
Although he was the strongest blood claim to the throne he was only 15 at the rime so he was too young to be king