Historical Events tagged with "tostig godwinson"
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Military & Warfare
Harald Hardrada's Victory at Fulford
September 20th, 1066 958 years ago
At the Battle of Fulford, Harald Hardrada led his forces to a decisive victory against the English earls Morcar and Edwin. This clash saw Hardrada and his Norse army, bolstered by support from Tostig Godwinson, outmaneuver and overwhelm the combined forces of the two earls near York. The battle exemplified the tactical prowess of Hardrada and marked a significant moment in the preparations for his claim to the English throne.
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