The year 1066 was the year of King Edward of England's death. After this 3 all very brave men had claim's to the throne. One was the strong Duke William of Normandy, then was Harald Hardrada his ancestor was King at some point and he now claim's the throne, then the most probable leader Harold Godwinson the Earl of Wessex Harold was the most powerful English noble. Who had the best claim? Harold Godwinson I would say would have the best claim. I think Harold had the best claim because he was a English men just like all the other people in England also he is a strong leader because he was the leader of the army and the Earl of Wessex. But it was a strong competition for the throne of England, Harald Hardrada was the King of Norway and even with that he wasn't happy with just being King of Norway he wanted England, his ancestor so called "King Cnut" who was once King of England and the help of Tostig (Harold Godwinson's brother) he had no realistic reasonable reason he should have the throne at the time. Also even if the pope is rooting for Duke William of Normandy it doesn't mean the pope is always right but this made a lot of people more aware of Duke William. The most reasonable and probable King should be Harold Godwinson with all his talents and experience also with him not being a foreigner he would be the perfect King of England.
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