Harold Godwinson shipwrecked in Normandy
1064
Sailing in the Channel on obscure business, the English earl was driven ashore in Ponthieu and handed over to Duke William. According to Norman sources, William compelled Harold to swear on holy relics to support his claim to the English throne. Harold took the oath. It would haunt his short reign.
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