Which pope granted William a papal banner for the invasion?
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Pope Alexander II
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Which pope granted William a papal banner for the invasion?
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Pope Alexander II
What monastery did William found on the battlefield to commemorate his victory?
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Battle Abbey
What was the name of William the Conqueror's half-brother who fought at Hastings?
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Odo of Bayeux
What type of soldiers formed the core of the English shield wall at Hastings?
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Housecarls
Which Viking king fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge shortly before Hastings?
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Harald Hardrada
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What monastery did William found on the battlefield to commemorate his victory?
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Battle Abbey
What was the name of William the Conqueror's half-brother who fought at Hastings?
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Odo of Bayeux
Which Viking king fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge shortly before Hastings?
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Harald Hardrada
Who was the King of England before Harold Godwinson?
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Edward the Confessor
Who was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066?
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William the Conqueror
What is the name of the famous tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings?
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Bayeux Tapestry
Who was the English king defeated at the Battle of Hastings?
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Harold Godwinson
Who led the Norman forces at the Battle of Hastings?
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William the Conqueror