# Harold II - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/harold-ii
Reign: January - October 1066
Born-Died: c. 1022 - 1066
Dynasty: House of Godwin
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Godwinson

Harold Godwinson was chosen king after Edward the Confessor's death but immediately faced rival claimants. After defeating Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge, he marched south and was killed fighting William of Normandy at Hastings.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Edward the Confessor](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-the-confessor)
- Succeeded by: [Edgar Ætheling](https://english-history.com/rulers/edgar-aetheling)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1066 - [Edward the Confessor dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-edward-the-confessor-dies)
- 1066 - [Harold Godwinson is crowned king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-harold-godwinson-is-crowned-king)
- 1066 - [Battle of Stamford Bridge](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-battle-of-stamford-bridge)
- 1066 - [William of Normandy lands in England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-william-of-normandy-lands-in-england)
- 1066 - [Battle of Hastings](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-battle-of-hastings)
- 1066 - [William I is crowned king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1066-william-i-is-crowned-king)