jan 1, 1064 - Harold's Embassy to Normandy, 1064

Description:

-Harold travelled to France to relay a message to William from the king and was taken prisoner by Guy of Ponthieu, but was released by William Duke of Normandy.
-Harold spent time with William and helped him in military campaigns.
-Harold supposedly made a sacred vow to support William's claim to the English throne after Edward the Confessor's death.

Significance:
-Shows Harold was a trusted advisor of the king.
-Was used by the Normans to boost William's claim to the throne.
-Was used by the Normans to present Harold as an oath-breaker.

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