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King Harold II

King Harold II

1 8.0
The last Anglo-Saxon king of England who died at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
  • proper noun
: Rey Harold II
  • King Harold II was defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Examples

  • The death of King Harold II marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.

  • Many historians debate the tactics King Harold II used during his final battle.

  • The reign of King Harold II was marked by significant conflict.

  • Did King Harold II really die at the Battle of Hastings?

  • King Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, who reigned until his death in 1066.

  • Historians often discuss the leadership of King Harold II prior to the Norman invasion.

  • The legacy of King Harold II is often explored in relation to the Battle of Hastings.

Synonyms

Harold Godwinson
vsKing Harold II
1 9.3

King of England in 1066 who died at the Battle of Hastings

is identical in meaning but uses the name without the family surname
Harold II
vsKing Harold II
1 7.5

The last Anglo-Saxon king of England who died at the Battle of Hastings in 1066

is identical in meaning but uses a shorter name form without title

Surface Forms

King Harold II main

Morphology

king + Harold + II

This is a transparent composition: the title 'King' + the personal name 'Harold' + the ordinal 'II' denotes the second monarch named Harold. A B1 learner who knows 'king' and the Roman numeral 'II' can infer it refers to a king called Harold the Second, even if they lack the historical details.

Etymology

King Harold II was the Anglo-Saxon noble who became king after Edward the Confessor in 1066 and died at the Battle of Hastings when William the Conqueror invaded. That's why his name is remembered as the 'last Anglo-Saxon King' and a symbol of the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.