The last years of Edward the Confessor and the succession crisis Flashcards

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Which three brothers of Harold Godwinson held earldoms by the 1060s?

Tostig, Gyrth and Leofwine.

How was the House of Godwin linked to the monarchy?

King Edward was married to Edith of Wessex, Godwin's daughter.

What did it mean that Harold Godwinson acted as 'sub-regulus'?

He acted as under-king, running the country as Edward became less interested in government.

Give one reason for the rising against Tostig in 1065.

He placed heavier taxation demands on Northumbria, which as a Danelaw area was used to lower taxes.

What did Harold Godwinson do during the 1065 rising against Tostig?

He agreed with the rebels that Tostig had overstepped his position and refused to lead an army against them.

When did Edward the Confessor die?

5 January 1066.

What was Harold Godwinson's embassy to Normandy (1064)?

Harold's visit to Normandy, during which he fought alongside William's forces and, William claimed, swore to support William's claim to the throne.

True or false? Harold Godwinson became Earl of Wessex after the death of his father, Earl Godwin.

True. Harold succeeded his father as Earl of Wessex, the richest earldom in England.