Edward the Confessor: King of England, married to Harold's sister, Edith. He died in January 1066 without ... William of Normandy: Bastard son of Duke Richard II, Edward the Confessor's father ...

and took an invasion fleet of approximately 300 ships to England to press his own claim. He raided the east coast, burning Scarborough, then sailed up the Humber river. Harold II met William of ...

He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066 ... Eldest son Robert was given the duchy of Normandy, Richard died in a hunting accident, William ...