William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold Godwinson
Related questions (3)
Who did William defeat at the Battle of Hastings?
Alfred the Great
Harold Godwinson
Athelstan
Edward the Confessor
Explanation
William defeated Harold Godwinson (Harold II) at the Battle of Hastings. Alfred the Great lived in the 9th century, Athelstan in the 10th century, and Edward the Confessor died before the battle, which is what triggered the succession dispute.
What title is William of Normandy commonly known by?
William the Great
William the Conqueror
William the Brave
William the First
Explanation
William of Normandy is commonly known as "William the Conqueror" because he conquered England. While he was also William I (William the First), his popular title is "the Conqueror." "William the Great" and "William the Brave" are not historical titles associated with him.
Harold Godwinson was defeated at Hastings shortly after fighting another battle. Which battle had he just won before Hastings?
Battle of Edington
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Brunanburh
Battle of Fulford
Explanation
Harold Godwinson had just defeated a Norwegian Viking invasion at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on 25 September 1066, before marching south to face William at Hastings. The Battle of Edington was Alfred the Great's in AD 878, Brunanburh was Athelstan's in AD 937, and Fulford was a defeat suffered by English earls, not a Harold victory.