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Why was King Harold II in a weaker poition after fighting Harald Hadrada?
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∙ 13y ago
King Harold II lost quite a few men during his battle with Hardrada and had to race all the way down from York, England to Hastings, England to try and destroy William the Conquerers forces that had landed. By the time Harold II fought the battle of Hastings, his men were exhausted and he was weakened in the amount of men he had.
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Who was fighting who in The battle of Stanford bridge?
Harald Hadrada and Harold Godwinson
Was Harold Hadrada English?
*Harald Hadrada No, he was Norweigen.
Is it Harold Hadrada of Norway?
Harald Hardrada was the King of Norway, so yes he was Norwegian
What was the name of the battle king Harold fought with Harald hadrada?
The Battle of Stanford Bridge.
Who were the four candidates for the throne in the battle of the Hastings?
The four contenders for the battle were WILLIAM DUKE OF NORMANDY HAROLD GODWINSON EDGAR ATHELING (NOT IN THE BATTLE) HARALD HARDRADA (DIED IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HAROLD GODWINSON)
Who were the claims to the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy Harold Godwin Edgar the Atheling Harald Hadrada
What was Harold hadrada occupation?
Harald Hardrada, (real name Harald Sigurdsson), was King of Norway until he died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Who whanted to be king in 1066?
William of Normandy, Harold godwin and Harald- and i mean harald with an a- hadrada all wanted to be king in 1066
What happend at the battle of stamford bridge?
The Battle between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hadrada who joined up with Tostig, Harold own brother.
When were the claimants to the throne before the Battle of Hastings?
Harold Godwinson-English Harald Hadrada-Viking William the Conquerer-French
How many people died in the battle of Stamford bridge?
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.
Who killed king Harold godwinson?
Harald Hadrada was killed by Harold Godwinson (also known as Harold II) When an arrow pierced through his throat.
