Question

1.Who was William's contender to the throne of England?
2.When did the Battle of Hasting take place?
3.Why is the Battle of Hasting important?

Answer 1

1. William's contender to the throne of England was The Saxon Harold, who became Earl of East Anglia in 1045.
2. The Battle of Hastings took place on 14th October 1066.
3. The Battle of Hastings was important because it marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon period and ushered in Norman rule over England.