King Harold II was coronated on January 6, 1066, the first English king to hold their coronation in Westminster Abbey. However, King Harold II would ultimately reign for less than a year.

On 14 October 1066, the two vast armies of King Harold of England and William, Duke of Normandy, met on the battlefield near Hastings in Southern England, to fight for the English crown.

At the Battle of Hastings In 1066 AD Harold was killed and William crowned King Making history. Tempo: the song is slow, reflecting the solemn content of the lyrics. Rhythm: contrasting 'jumpy ...

In the first major battle of 1066, the Viking king of Norway, and Harold Godwinson's own brother Tostig, invade the north of England. 1066: The Battle of Stamford Bridge (3/6) video1066 ...