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Who first found blue carbuncle?
At the beginning of the story, it was owned by the Countess of Morcar, but it was stolen by James Ryder at the Hotel Cosmopolitan with the aid of Catherine Cusack. There is no record in the story of anyone "finding" the stone.
Who were the two earls at the battle of stamford bridge?
Morcar the Earl of Northumbria and Edwin the Earl of Mercia.
Who fought tostig in the isle of wight?
Morcar of Northumbria fought and defeated Tostig in his failed attempt to take over the Isle of Wight.
Who does Ryder get information from in The Blue Carbuncle?
Ryder gets information of The Blue Carbuncle from the Countess of Morcar's hotel maid. From then on, they try and plan to steal it together.
When was the Battle of Fulford?
The battle of Fulford in Yorkshire, between the English northern army under the Earls Morcar and Edwin of England and the Viking invasion force under Harald Hardrada, was in September 1066
What was the battle plan for the battle of Fulford?
The Battle of Gate Fulford was a battle that took place prior to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. There were many casualties from the battle, but historically the victory has been claimed by the Vikings.
Why did Harald Hardrada win the first battle of 1066 at Fulford gate?
He had assembled a huge armada carrying some 10,000 fighting men and surprised and overpowered the northern army under Earls Morcar and Edwin.
The first battle in 1066?
To be exact the first battle of 1066 was that of Fulford, fought on September 20,1066, where King Harold III Hardrada's Norse invading Army, aided by Tostig, the half brother of King Harold of England, defeated the troops of Mercia and Northumbria led by the earls Edwin and Morcar.
Who supported Harold in 1066?
Archbishop Stigand, his brothers Gyrtha and Leofwine and almost all of the magnates in the South of England. Earls Edwin and Morcar officially supported Harold, though when Harald Hardrada invades the North they ally with him against Harold. Whether through necessity or through personal choice is not known.
Who won the battle og Fulford?
The Battle of Fulford, fought on September 20, 1066, was won by the Norwegian forces led by King Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson. They defeated the English army commanded by Earls Edwin and Morcar, securing a significant victory that paved the way for Hardrada's advance into England. This battle was part of the larger context of the Norman Conquest of England.
What was the name of the battle that took place on the 20th of September 1066?
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.
What has the author Phyllis Bentley written?
Phyllis Bentley has written: 'The adventures of Tom Leigh' 'Enjoy books' 'The Bronte s' 'Inheritance' 'Cat-in-the-manger' 'The heir of Skipton' 'Trio' -- subject(s): Fiction in English 'The spinner of the years' 'Take courage' '\\' 'A man of his time' 'The rise of Henry Morcar' 'Gold peices' -- subject(s): Children's stories 'Noble in reason' -- subject(s): Fiction in English 'Ring in the new' 'Sleep in peace' 'Committees'
