Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

1-155-798 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death of Edward the Confessor. Harold's failure to honour this supposed oath gave William excuse to invade and conquer England in 1066 and establish a feudal system.


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People Information

Creator
  1. James William Edmund Doyle, attributed to: British: Artist
Subject
  1. William the Conqueror: French: King of England
  2. King Harold II: English, British: King

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3638x2885
File Size : 30,749kb


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  1. 000774
  1. 000774
  1. 0390002944
  1. 1-155-798
  1. 1155798
  1. 2944

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