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'''Harald Hardrada''' was [[king]] of [[Norway]] in the [[11th century]]. He led a [[Viking]] invasion of [[England]] in [[1066]]. He fought against the [[Saxon]]s, led by [[King]] [[Harold Godwinson]], at [[Stamford Bridge]]. The battle ended with victory for the Saxons, but weakened | '''Harald Hardrada''' was [[king]] of [[Norway]] in the [[11th century]]. He led a [[Viking]] invasion of [[England]] in [[1066]]. He fought against the [[Saxon]]s, led by [[King]] [[Harold Godwinson]], at [[Stamford Bridge]]. The [[battle]] ended with [[victory]] for the Saxons, but weakened their [[army]]. This resulted in the Saxons' later defeat by the [[Norman]]s during the [[Battle of Hastings]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 29 October 2023
Harald Hardrada was king of Norway in the 11th century. He led a Viking invasion of England in 1066. He fought against the Saxons, led by King Harold Godwinson, at Stamford Bridge. The battle ended with victory for the Saxons, but weakened their army. This resulted in the Saxons' later defeat by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings. (TV: The Time Meddler)
