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The Battle of Hastings occurred on October 14, 1066 in England. The Norman army of William the Conqueror combated the Saxon army of Harold II.

The cause of the battle:

King Edward the Confessor didn't have any heirs when he was on his deathbed. Even though he promised the Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror), the king granted the crown to Harold II.

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