With Harold's death in the battle, the Normans won the victory and William became king of England. This battle, as the beginning of the Norman conquest, brought about profound changes in the administrative structure, language, and social order of England.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Hastings?
- In 1066, the forces of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, and Harold, the Anglo-Saxon king, met in southern England near Hastings.
- When did Battle of Hastings happen?
- 1066 CE