England became dominated by the Godwin family, who had taken advantage of the Danish killings to acquire huge wealth: when Edward died in 1066, Harold Godwinson claimed the throne, defeating his rival Norwegian claimant, Harald Hardrada, at the battle of Stamford Bridge.
England became dominated by the Godwin family. The Godwin family had taken advantage of the Danish killings. This was to acquire huge wealth. Harold Godwinson claimed the throne. Harold Godwinson was defeating his rival Norwegian claimant at the battle of Stamford Bridge. Edward died in 1066. Harald Hardrada was his rival Norwegian claimant.