United KingdomHistory 26 · History
Who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
- aRobert the Bruce, the Scottish king
- bWilliam, Duke of Normandy, from FranceCorrect answer
- cAlfred the Great, the king of Wessex
- dHenry V, the king who won at Agincourt
Why?
William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England in 1066 and beat the Saxon king Harold, who was killed in the battle. William became king and is known as William the Conqueror.
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