Which bishop from Coutances fought at Hastings?
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Geoffrey of Coutances
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Which Norman chronicler wrote the most detailed account of the battle?
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William of Poitiers
What was the name of the English militia that supplemented the housecarls?
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fyrd
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Which Norman chronicler wrote the most detailed account of the battle?
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William of Poitiers
Where was Harold Godwinson's body reportedly buried?
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Waltham Abbey
Who commanded the Breton contingent at Hastings?
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Alan Rufus
Which English county is the site of the Battle of Hastings?
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East Sussex
Where did William land before the Battle of Hastings?
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Pevensey
What hill did William assemble his army at before the battle?
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Telham Hill
What type of axe was famously used by Harold's housecarls?
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Danish axe
What hill did the English army occupy at Hastings?
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Senlac Hill
On what exact date was the Battle of Hastings fought?
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14 October 1066