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BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE Harald Godwinson (Harold, king of England) defeats invading Norwegians under Harald Haardraade Date: 25 September 1066
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1066 Battles Defeats Godwinson Harald Harold Invading Norwegians Stamford
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Stamford Bridge 1066: A Turning Point in English History This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which took place on September 25, 1066. The scene unfolds at Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire, where King Harald Godwinson of England (Harold II) stands victorious over the invading Norwegian army led by Harald Hardrada (Harald Haardraade). The Norwegians, who had landed in the north of England earlier that year, had marched south with the intention of seizing the English throne. King Harald Godwinson, who had only recently ascended to the throne following the death of King Edward the Confessor, had mustered a formidable army to meet the invaders. The two forces clashed on a narrow bridge over the River Derwent, resulting in a fierce and bloody battle. Despite initial successes by the Norwegians, the English forces, bolstered by the arrival of Earl Morcar and his men, managed to turn the tide of the battle. King Harald Godwinson himself is said to have fought valiantly, leading from the front and inspiring his troops to victory. The defeat of Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge marked a significant turning point in English history. Not only did it save the English throne from foreign invasion, but it also allowed King Harald Godwinson to focus his forces on the imminent threat posed by William, Duke of Normandy, who was also laying claim to the English throne. The subsequent Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, would ultimately determine the fate of the English monarchy for centuries to come.
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