The Battle of Stamford Bridge saw both sides suffer heavy casualties but, with Harald Hardrada slain in battle, the English emerged victorious.
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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.
Harold was killed on the battlefield and, although his exact cause of death isn’t known, it signalled the collapse of the English forces.
William, duke of Normandy, landed in England to begin the Norman Conquest.
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