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20th September 1066: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada defeats his northern English enemies at the Battle of Fulford

20th September 2022
Tagged as: 1066, Anglo-Saxon, Battle of Fulford, England, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson, Norway, Tostig, William of Normandy, William the Conqueror

The fierce fighting at the Battle of Fulford that initially saw the Norwegians being driven back gave way to a counter-attack that led to Hardrada’s victory.

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20th September 1066: Harald Hardrada wins Battle of Fulford

20th September 2019
Tagged as: 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, England, Harold I, Invasion, Norway, Vikings, William of Normandy

On the 20^th September 1066, Harald Hardrada – the Viking king – defeated his northern English enemies at the Battle of Fulford.

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20th September 1066: Norwegian king Harald Hardrada defeats his northern English enemies at the Battle of Fulford

20th September 1066: Harald Hardrada wins Battle of Fulford

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