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Yes, Tostig was born the third child of Godwin, Earl of Wessex and Kent. Harold was Godwin's eldest son.
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∙ 15y agoHarold Godwinesons brother was Tostig who helped Harald Hardrrada in the battle of stamford bridge
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Why did Harold hadrada want to be englands king?
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
Who was the King Harold's brother?
he didnt have a big or little bro
Who supported Harold hardrada to be king?
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
Why did Tostig want revenge against Harold Godwinson?
Because he was jealous that his brother Harold was king and he wanted to king. so it was just jealousy
What was Harold godwins son called?
I think that he is called gothwit
Why did Harold hadrada want to be englands king?
Because England was powerful then and Harold Godwinsons (King Of England) brother told Harold Hardrada he would make a good king .
Who was the King Harold's brother?
he didnt have a big or little bro
Who was Harold Godwinson before king?
Edward I's brother in law
Who supported Harold hardrada to be king?
Tostig Godwinson (Harold Godwinson's brother) supported Hardrada because Tostig turned on his brother.Adeela
Why did tostig want harald hardrada to be king?
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
Who were William the Conqueror's rival contenders?
Harold Godwinson - Powerful English noble and was promised the throne by Edward the Confessor. Harold Haardrada - Promised the throne by an earlier king and was joined by Harold Godwinson brother tostig.
Who was king after king Harold 2?
he was crowned king of englandWilliam from Normandy was king after Harold
Why did Tostig want revenge against Harold Godwinson?
Because he was jealous that his brother Harold was king and he wanted to king. so it was just jealousy
Who wanted Harold hardrada to be king?
Harold Hardrada. Which was good enough for Harold Hardrada. Tostig backed him, but he wasn't interested in Harold Hardrada, he just wanted his lands back in England - and to get back at his brother (the other Harold) for not backing him the previous year.
What did William of Normandy do to prevent the invasion of the vikings?
William of Normandy did not fight the vikings at Hastings in 1066. He fought and defeated the newly crowned King Harold, who was Harold Godwinson, the brother-in-law of the previous king and was therefore not of royal blood. The vikings were actually defeated earlier at York by King Harold and his army.
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.
