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It was the English King, Harold Godwinson, who was killed at The Battle of Hastings in 1066. Harald Hadrada was the Viking leader who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge days earlier.
The Saxons made the mistake of breaking their shield wall when they thought that the Normans were retreating. The mounted Normans turned round and slaughtered the Saxon warriors caught out in the open. Up until the shield wall broke, the battle could have gone either way.

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Did Harold hadrada have any brothers?

Yes, but King Harold and his two brothers died at the Battle of Hastings. Their names were MEDtostig.htmand NORgyrth.htm.


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 did Harold battle in the Battle of Hastings?

The battle of stamford bride which was Harold II Vs Harold hadrada some say the reason he didnt win the battle of hastings was becasue his army had to march 1000 miles up and down the country and his army were all tired and didnt have the strenght to fight although they did win the battle of stamford bridge After defeating Harold Hadrada at the hard fought Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harold Goodwinson's forces had to make a forced march across the width of England to meet William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, just days later. His troops arrived at the battle exhausted.


What was the battle called in which Harold Haardrada died?

Harold Hadrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge


Did Harold hardrada kill Harold godwinson?

Harold Godwinson was killed rather by the more popular suggestion of an arrow to his eye in the battle of Hastings, or getting struck down off his horse in the battle of Hastings. Harold Hardrada was killed by Harold's troops at Stamford bridge, believed to have been shot in the neck then attacked by a group of English troops. He was a very tough man so this was probably necessary.

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Did Harold hadrada have any brothers?

Yes, but King Harold and his two brothers died at the Battle of Hastings. Their names were MEDtostig.htmand NORgyrth.htm.


When were the claimants to the throne before the Battle of Hastings?

Harold Godwinson-English Harald Hadrada-Viking William the Conquerer-French


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 did Harold battle in the Battle of Hastings?

The battle of stamford bride which was Harold II Vs Harold hadrada some say the reason he didnt win the battle of hastings was becasue his army had to march 1000 miles up and down the country and his army were all tired and didnt have the strenght to fight although they did win the battle of stamford bridge After defeating Harold Hadrada at the hard fought Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harold Goodwinson's forces had to make a forced march across the width of England to meet William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, just days later. His troops arrived at the battle exhausted.


What was the battle called in which Harold Haardrada died?

Harold Hadrada died at the battle of Stamford Bridge


Did Harold hardrada kill Harold godwinson?

Harold Godwinson was killed rather by the more popular suggestion of an arrow to his eye in the battle of Hastings, or getting struck down off his horse in the battle of Hastings. Harold Hardrada was killed by Harold's troops at Stamford bridge, believed to have been shot in the neck then attacked by a group of English troops. He was a very tough man so this was probably necessary.


What mistakes did Harold goodwinson make?

Harold goodwinson make thousands of mistakes around the battle of hastings from demi ;)


Did the Normans only win the Battle of Hastings because of Harold Godwinson's mistakes?

partly but mostly because of his skill.


How did harald hardrada get the throne of England?

Harold Hadrada did not win the battle of hastings he was killed by Harold Godwinson at Stanford bridge. After a long fight William Duke of Normandy shot Harold Godwinson in the eye which made William thr king of England.


What was the name of the battle king Harold fought with Harald hadrada?

The Battle of Stanford Bridge.


Who was fighting who in The battle of Stanford bridge?

Harald Hadrada and Harold Godwinson


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

Harold Hardraada didn't fight in the battle of Hastings Harold Godwinson did.