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because when the previous king died (edward the confessor), there were three other people that all thought they would be king (Harold godwinson,William the conqueror, and harald hardrada) and they had battles until only William the conqueror was left.

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Q: Why were there 3 kings in 1066?
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What year did 3 kings rule Britain?

1066


Who were the 3 kings in 1066?

Harold Godwinson earl of wessex, Duke William 2 of Normandy and Harold Haardrader king of some where:)


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