Harold II’s Coronation: A Short-Lived Reign That Set the Stage for the Battle of Hastings
On January 6th, 1066, Harold II was crowned King of England following the death of Edward the Confessor. His coronation marked a pivotal moment in English history, but Harold’s reign would be short-lived. The events that followed his ascent to the throne would soon plunge England into one of its most significant and turbulent battles—the […]
The Passing of Edward the Confessor: A Pivotal Moment in English History
On January 5th, 1066, Edward the Confessor, the King of England, passed away, setting off a chain of events that would dramatically alter the course of English history. Known for his piety and for commissioning the construction of Westminster Abbey, Edward’s death marked the end of a relatively stable reign and left England in a […]