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Battle of Hastings 1066 - The Norman Conquest of England Chris Green is The History Chap; telling stories that brings the past to life. SUPPORT MY CHANNEL 1) Become A Patron https://www.thehistorychap.com/Suppor... or 2) Join My YouTube membership    / @thehistorychap   14th October 1066, the Battle of Hastings - the bloody finale of Anglo Saxon England. The resulting Norman Conquest , was the last time that England was ever successfully invaded. Join me as I take you on the intriguing story of the events of 1066 a pivotal year in the history of England. The Year of 3 battles, 3 kings of England and a turning point in world history. Chapters 0:00 1066 The Battle of Hastings 1:10 Anglo Saxon England 3:20 Edward The Confessor 5:30 William of Normandy 7:02 Harald Hardrada 8:30 Harold Godwinson 11:19 King Harold II 14:30 Battle of Fulford 16:14 Battle of Stamford Bridge 17:45 Battle of Hastings 25:00 William The Conqueror 30:50 Norman Conquest 33:00 1066 34:37 The History Chap #battleofhastings #normanconquest #1066thebattleoghastings 1066 is a defining year in English History - it changed England, Britain (and the world) forever. It was the year of 3 crowned kings of England and 3 great battles. It saw the last great viking invasion of England and also the last successful invasion of mainland England by a foreign power. Three great warlords vied for the throne of England - Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William The Conqueror. Three fearsome battles: The Battle of Fulford The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Battle of Hastings. The Battle of Hastings saw Harold Godwinson (now Harold II of England) defeated by William of Normandy. The Battle of Hastings ushered in the Norman conquest of England. The Norman conquest of 1066 saw the greatest redistribution of land in the history of England. Within 20 years, William The Conqueror's Norman and French supporters had taken almost every English estate and introduced European feudalism into England. FAQ Where did the battle of Hastings 1066 take place? Interestingly, not at Hastings! It was actually fought a few miles north Hastings in the Sussex countryside, where the village of Battle now stands. Who fought at the battle of Hastings? It was Normans vs Anglo Saxons. The leaders of the two armies were William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson (Harold ii). How did Harold die? According to many who have studied the Bayeux Tapestry, he did when an arrow hit him in the eye. There is, however, dispute as to whether the character in the Bayeux Tapestry is Harold. However he died, Harold lost the battle of hastings. Didn't the Vikings also invade England in 1066? Yes, a Norwegian army under Harald Hardrada landed in Yorkshire . They defeated an English army under the Earls, Morcar and Edwin, at the battle of Fulford and captured York. Five days later, they were surprised by King Harold at Stamford Bridge. In the ensuing Battle of Stamford Bridge, the Viking army was almost wiped out. They had arrived in 300 ships. The survivors needed just 25 to return home. When did the Battle of Hastings take place? The 14th October 1066. Did William The Conqueror become king? Yes, he was crowned King William I of England at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066. Follow me at: www.thehistorychap.com Instagram:https://bit.ly/3iySrAj Facebook:https://bit.ly/37IUfkH    / thehistorychap   My name is Chris Green ("The History Chap") and I am on a mission to share the amazing history of Britain so that we can appreciate where we have come from and why we are here. History should not be stuffy or a long list of dates or kings & queens. So rather than lectures or Youtube animations, I tell stories that bring the past to life. My aim is to be chat as if I were having a coffee or meal with you. Jean in Maryland, USA recently wrote: "Chris, is the history teacher I wish I had at school!" Just for the record, I do have a history degree and continue to have a passion for the subject I studied. Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Chris Green Communication Ltd t/a The History Chap. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Chris Green Communication Ltd does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel.