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King Edward of England ( "The Confessor" ) died on January 5, 1066, after a reign of 23 years. ... This started a three-way rivalry for the crown that resulted in the Battle of Hastings and the destruction of the Anglo-Saxon rule of England. ...
The Battle
Hardrada of Norway struck first. ... A fierce battle followed. ... Resting after his victory, Harold received word of Williams landing near Hastings. ... The Normans made landed on the English coast near Pevensey on 13 October 1066and marched to Hastings.
In the the early morning of the next day, October 14, Harolds army watched as a long column of Norman warriors marched to the base of the hill and formed a battle line. ... On Christmas day 1066, William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey.
Approximate Word count = 818 Approximate Pages = 3.3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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