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Harald Hadrada, from Norway, was killed on 25th September 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. It is said that he was shot by an arrow in the neck by Harold Godwinson. Tostig Godwinson (Harold, the King of England's brother) tried to invade England alongside Hadrada, but they were both defeated and the English were victorious. Harald Hardraada was struck in the throat by an arrow and killed early in the battle in a state of berserkgang. He was not wearing amour.

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