William of Normandy : Duke of Normandy - powerful leader, Experienced soldier - wars against the Bretons , Distant cousin of Edward the Confessor, Supported by the Pope, Promised the throne by Edward the Confessor in 1051, Promised the throne by Harold Godwinson in 1064, Harold Godwinson: Earl of Wessex - powerful and richer than the King, Experienced soldier - success against the Welsh, Brother-in-law to Edward the Confessor, Supported by the Witan Council, Promised the throne by Edward the Confessor in 1066, Chief advisor (chancellor) to Edward the Confessor, Harald Hardrada: King of Norway - experienced ruler, Experienced soldier - feared across Europe, Related to the Viking kings of England, Supported by Tostig Godwinson, Edgar Aethling: Great nephew of Edward the Confessor, "Aethling" means prince, Witan supported his claim if Harold Godwinson died,

Claimants to the Throne in 1066

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