Toscead betweox fadungum "Harold Gōdwines sunu"

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In [[1065]] Harold supported [[Norþumbria]]n rebels against his brother [[Tostig]] who replaced him with [[Morcar, Earl of Norþumbria|Morcar]]. This strengthened his acceptability as Edward's successor, but fatally divided his own family, driving Tostig into alliance with King [[Harald Hardrada]] of [[Norway]].
[[File:KingHarold Coronation BayeuxTapestry.PNG|thumb|LEFT|200px|''HIC RESIDET HAROLD REX ANGLORUM. STIGANT ARCHIEP(I)S(COPUS)''. "Cyng Harold Gōdwines sunu. of Angelcynn be Arcebiscop Stigand". [[Arcebiscop of Cantwareburh]] [[Stigand]] (d. 1072). Sceawung fram se [[Bayeux Tapestry]].]]
 
 
Upon Ēadweard dr Andettere's death in ([[January 5]] [[1066]]), Harold claimed that Ēadweard had promised him the crown on his deathbed, and made the [[Ƿitenagemot]] (the assembly of the kingdom's leading notables) approve him for coronation as king, which took place the following day.