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There were no Normans at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Stamford Bridge was a battle between the forces of King Harold II of England and the Norwegian invader Harold Hardrada.
Harold Godwinson (King Harold II) had killed the Norwegian leader called Harald Hardrada in 1066. Harold II's traitorous brother Tostig was also killed fighting with the Norwegians. Stamford Bridge is in Yorkshire, England.
It was Harold Hardrada the leader of the Vikings. And Harold Godwinson the Englishman ( who to be honest would have definetly been the best king) After that battle The Battle of Hastings came which involved William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, Harold died because of an Arrow in his eye ( According to the Bayeux Tapestry) Then William became King and pretty much tortured the Saxons.. I have been studying this in History that is why I answered slightly more than the actual question, I got pretty excited when I saw this question so I hope I helpedd x xx
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Well the last leader of the Anglo-Saxons was Harold Godwinson who defeated the last proper viking invasion of England (at the battle of Stamford Bridge) only to return south and be defeated by William the Conqueror. Before him it was King Edward, then i forget the rest...
Harold Godwineson was generally considered a capable leader. He proved his military prowess during the battles of Stamford Bridge and Fulford Gate in 1066. However, his reign as king of England was short-lived as he was defeated and killed in the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror.
It was the English King, Harold Godwinson, who was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Harald Hadrada was the Viking leader who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge days earlier.The Saxons made the mistake of breaking their shield wall when they thought that the Normans were retreating. The mounted Normans turned round and slaughtered the Saxon warriors caught out in the open. Up until the shield wall broke, the battle could have gone either way.
The Saxon leader was Harold Godwinson.
Harold was a good leader. Harold's Houdecarls were highly skilled. And the rest is History!
Harold was a good leader. Harold's Houdecarls were highly skilled. And the rest is History!
King Harold.
Harald Hardrada was a good fighter from Norway. He thought he had right to the English throne when Edward died so he went to battle with harold godwinson and supposably was killed then (battle at Stamford Bridge), but it is also thought he could have run away in fear.