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Harold (1022ja-1066), last Anglo-Saxon king of England
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Harold (1022ja-1066), last Anglo-Saxon king of England
Harold (1022ja-1066), last Anglo-Saxon king of England, swears on hidden relics of saints to be William of Normandys man in England, watched by William, his wife Matilda, daughter Adeliza and half-brother Bishop Odo. From Daniel Maclise " The Story of the Norman Conquest", ondon, 1866. Engraving
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Harold, the Last Anglo-Saxon King of England, Pledges Loyalty to William of Normandy in a Momentous Oath
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. In this print from 1866, we witness a pivotal moment in English history as Harold (1022ja-1066), the valiant ruler who would soon face his tragic fate at the Battle of Hastings, swears allegiance to William of Normandy. The engraving beautifully captures the solemnity and significance of this oath-taking ceremony. Gathered around Harold are key figures who bear witness to this historic event. We see William himself, observing with an intense gaze that hints at both authority and expectation. Standing beside him is his wife Matilda, radiating regal grace and strength. Their daughter Adeliza stands close by, her youthful curiosity piqued by the gravity of the occasion. And overseeing it all is Bishop Odo, William's half-brother and trusted advisor. As Harold places his hand on hidden relics of saints - symbols believed to hold divine power - he binds himself irrevocably to becoming "William's man in England". This act not only solidifies their political alliance but also marks a turning point for England's future. The image serves as a poignant reminder of how power can shift through alliances and oaths sworn amidst uncertain times. It encapsulates both hope and trepidation as two worlds collide: one represented by Harold's Anglo-Saxon heritage and another embodied by William's Norman conquest.
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