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The Vikings, as the northern earls (who were supposed to defeat them) were destroyed by Harald Haardrada's (the Viking King) army, forcing Harold's army to travel north and destroy them.

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Q: Who did King Harold fight against at Stamford Bridge?
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At Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, England.


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How many soldier did Harold Hadraada have at the Battle of Hastings?

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Who did Harold fight at the battle of stamford bridge?

He fought William the Conqueror in the battle of Hastings but in York he fought Harold Hardrada. Your question is not kinda right so I'll explain more detailed: In York Harold fought Harold Hardrada another man who wanted to be King so then Harold Godwinson won the battle Straight after that he marched all the way to Hastings to fight against William the Conqueror So in other words Battle of Hastings was in Hastings and the York battle was against Harold Hardrada. Hope that helps xx


What happened by luck in the Battle of Hastings?

I didn't really. However, because Harold Godwineson had to fight Harald Hadraada up at Stamford Bridge, when William Duke of Normandy invaded luck was on his side. It was inevitable that he was going to win.


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