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King of England Harold Godwineson

King of England Harold Godwineson

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Born 1022
Died 1066
Parents Godwin (Father) Family
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Occupation 1066 King of England
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Cnut the Great
  • Birth
    1022
    Born
  • Age c. 13
    1035
    Accession of Harold Harefoot
    Reigned 1035–1040
  • Age c. 18
    1040
    Accession of Harthacnut
    Reigned 1040–1042
  • Age c. 20
    1042
    Accession of Edward the Confessor
    Reigned 1042–1066
  • Age c. 44
    1066
    Occupation
    King of England
  • Age c. 44
    1066
    Died
  • Age c. 44
    5 Jan 1066
    Accession of Harold II
  • Age c. 44
    25 Sep 1066
    Battle of Stamford Bridge
    Harold defeats the Norwegian invaders in Yorkshire.
  • Age c. 44
    14 Oct 1066
    Battle of Hastings
    William of Normandy defeats Harold in Sussex.
  • Age c. 44
    25 Dec 1066
    William the Conqueror crowned king
    Reigned 1066–1087