The power struggle that culminated in this battle was started by the death of Edward the Confessor.
Edgar Aethling (AYTH-ling) surrendered to the winner of this battle. Halley's comet appeared during the year of this battle, a fact included on the Bayeux (bye-YOO) Tapestry depicting this battle. This battle was preceded by Harald Hardrada and Tostig's defeat at Stamford Bridge. The power struggle that culminated in this battle was started by the death of Edward the Confessor. The result of this battle was the defeat of the English and the death of their leader Harold II. For 10 points, name this 1066 victory for Norman invaders led by William the Conqueror.
Edgar Aethling (AYTH-ling) surrendered to the winner of this battle.
Battle of Hastings