The Events of 10666666666666666666 Godwine, Earl of Wessex, was the most powerful man in England after King Edward. A serious disagreement between Godwine and the King occurred resulting in Godwine along with all his family being exiled. Godwine's son Harold went to Ireland and Godwin went to Count Baldwin in Flanders. After the death of the Kings mother Emma, both Godwine and Harold returned to England with a large fighting force. The nobles of the land attempted to make peace with Godwine in order to avoid war, however King Edward required Godwine to give hostages as security in order to make peace. Godwine gave his son Wulfnoth and his grandson Hakon, son of Swain. The hostages were held in custody by Duke William of Normandy, the grandson of Emma's brother. Shortly after these events Godwin died and Harold succeeded his father in the Earldom of Kent. Shortly after his succession Harold requested of th, set sail for Normandy taking with him much treasure along with the wealthiest and most trusted men in England. Harold and his men were driven by a violent storm onto the coast of Ponthieu at Maye. Here they were placed under arrest in accordance with the 'laws of langan' (shipwreck) by Count Wido (Guy). Harold managed to get word of his capture to Duke William of Normandy who arranged for his release. After some negotiation Guy surrendered Harold, but not before taking all of what treasures they had brought with them. Harold was received with great honour by William. Upon learning of Harold's mission he was assured by William that he would certainly meet with success. William took the opportunity during Harold's short stay to inform him of his own plans. William claimed that Edward had promised to him, in the event of Edward becoming king of England that he would ensure his right to succession as heir to the throne. William continued, saying, "If you on your side undertake to support me in this project and further promise that you will make a stronghold at Dover with a well of water for my use and that you will at a time agreed between us send your sister to me that I may give her in marriage to one of my nobles and that you will take my daughter to be your wife, then I will let you have your nephew now at once, and your brother safe and sound when I come to England to be King. And, if ever I am with your support established there as King, I promise that everything you ask of me which can reasonably be granted, you shall have." Harold, realizing there was no alternative, had to agree to William's wishes. In order to cement their agreement William had Haroldhen King Edward learned of what Harold had done he exclaimed, "Did not I tell you that I knew William and that your going might bring untold calamity upon this kingdom?" Shortly after this meeting King Edward died, but not before arranging that Harold succeed him to the throne. After the succession, a messenger was sent by Duke William to secure the hand of Harold's sister and to rebuke him for having broken his oath. Harold's reply to this was, "e invasion of England. Both William and Harold engaged in a furious battle and by the end of the day, on the 14th October 1066, William emerged the victor. William the Conqueror was consecrated by Eldred, Archbishop of York, on Christmas Day 1066.Medieval Mosaic
The Story of 10666666666666666666666666666 - A brief Outline
based on
Eadmer's Historia Novorum in Anglia c1090
Saturday, December 05, 2009
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