Which king was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Harold II
- Step 1: The two armies clashed at the Battle of Hastings, at Senlac Hill (near the present town of Battle) close by Hastings on 14 October, where after nine hours of hard fighting, Harold was killed and his forces defeated. Answer: Harold II. Harold II was killed at Hastings. Why not the others: Harald Hardrada had been defeated by Harold at Stamford Bridge before the Hastings campaign, William was the invader whose army won, and Edward the Confessor is not named as killed at Hastings.
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