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1066 King Edward
(Edward the Confessor) died
Rightful heir (great-nephew Edgar) was too young to reign, so Harold II was appointed king by the Saxon Council of Elders.
William, Duke of Normandy
Cousin of Edward vowed Edward had promised him the throne.
WAR WAGED!! Battle of Hastings ends war between William
and Harold.
Conflict with the Church
Church of England – All powerful!
Corruption! Indulgences Excommunications Courts