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How are Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson connected in life?
They are connected because Harold Godwinson was supported by Harald Hardrada. So I wouldn't actually say that they were related.
Did Harald Hardrada speak English?
Harald Hardrada was born in Poland but moved to Spain for 1 year when he was 21 , but soon moved to Wales and then fighted to be king in 1066.
Where was the place where the two Harold's fought?
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.
Why did tostig want harald hardrada to be king?
Because he didn't like the fact that his brother (Harold Godwineson) was king.
Which battle did Harold hardraada win in 1066?
Note it is : Harald Hardrada (not) Harold HardraadaHarald Sigurdsson (1015 - September 25, 1066), was the king of Norway from 1047 until 1066. He was also claimed to be the King of Denmark until 1064 and was later given the epithet Hardrada.He is generally remembered for his invasion of England in 1066. He won his first battle, the Battle of Fulford, south of York, on 20 September. However he was then defeated and killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, outside the city of York, England, on 25 September 1066. Harald's death is often recorded as the end of the Viking era.At the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Sigurdsson fought Harold Godwinson, King of England and it was this Harold who was defeated (and killed) at the Battle of Hastings by William the Conqueror on 14 October 1066.
