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Whom did Witan Chose as the new King after the death of King Edward?
Whom did Witan Chose as the new King after the death of King Edward?
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The correct option is A Harold Godwinson
Harald Godwinson was the claimant who was closest to the King Edward when he died. He had military power within England itself in 1066. Harald Godwinson was the only claimant who had the support of the Witan and all the English nobility therefore he was best studied to both protecting and ruling England after Edward's death.
Harald Godwinson was the claimant who was closest to the King Edward when he died. He had military power within England itself in 1066. Harald Godwinson was the only claimant who had the support of the Witan and all the English nobility therefore he was best studied to both protecting and ruling England after Edward's death.
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