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They are connected because Harold Godwinson was supported by Harald Hardrada. So I wouldn't actually say that they were related.
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
At the Battle of Stamford Bridge, outside the city of York, England, on 25 September 1066.
King Harold Godwinson, and a Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada (with the Norwegians supported by the English king's treacherous brother Tostig Godwinson), fought at Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, 25 September 1066. The Norwegians lost the battle.King Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson were killed at the battle, while Harold Godwinson was to be killed later at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066.
He was the Saxon king of England and died without an heir to the throne so many people ( Harold Godwineson, Harald Hardrada and Duke William of Normandy ) Claimed to be the hier to the throne.