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Edgar Atheling

• Edgar was only 14 in 1066

• His grandfather was Edward the Confessor’s brother

• He had lived for most of his life in Hungary

• He was not very popular with the nobles

Harold Godwin

• He was Edward the Confessor’s brother in law

• He was the most powerful man in England

• He ruled Wessex which covered most of southern England

• He was a very good fighter

• Edward the confessor had promised him the throne when he died

Harald Hardraada• He was a Norwegian

• He was a very good fighter and warrior

• He had never lived in England

• He was supported by one nobleman in England, Tostig, who was the brother of Harold

William Duke of Normandy

• He was a distant relative of Edward the Confessor

• He was a strong and powerful fighter

• He had never lived in England

• He spoke only French

• Harold was supposed to have promised to serve him

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Was he the oldest son of Edward?

Was he related to Edward in any way?

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Washe a good fighter in battle?

Had he lived in England most of his life?

Was he popular with the Saxon nobles?

Was he chosen to be the next king of England?

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