Today in 1066, Harold Godwinson is crowned king of England following the death of Edward the Confessor. Meanwhile, a distant cousin of the dead ruler, William of Normandy, claims the throne for himself. By year’s end, two armies will decide the matter near a town called Hastings pic.twitter.com/nLfuCahU00
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