Who was Harold Godwinson?

Duke of Normandy

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The Viking king of Norway and Denmark

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Earl of Wessex

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The correct option is C Earl of Wessex
When the English King Edward died in 1066, there were four men who claimed to be the next King of England- Harold Godwinson(Earl of Wessex), William(Duke of Normandy), Harald Hardraada(King of Norway) and EdgarAtheling(Great Nephew of king). Harold Godwinson was Edward's brother-in-law.

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