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The Battle of Fulford Gate were the northern earls got defeated (Morcar and Edwin) by the viking force lead by Harald Hardrada and Tostig.Tostig was Harold Godwinsons brother The current king of England.Tostig had a fight with his brother and Harold in anger Exiled him.Tostig joined Hardrada the king of the Norwegians and when Hardrada wanted to be the king of England he helped him because he wanted his revenge on Harold.

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Q: What was the name of the battle that took place on the 20th of September 1066?
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