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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
The Contenders
William Duke of Normandy Harald Hardraada
Edgar AthelingHarold Godwin
The Contenders
William Duke of Normandy
Harald Hardraada
Edgar Harold Godwin
Was he the oldest son of Edward?
Was he related to Edward in any way?
Was he Saxon?
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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Our people need a more mature king than you Edgar…and you have never live in England
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I am 14 years old and grandson to Edward the Confessor. I have spent much of my life in Hungary
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