What Happened on September 25, 1066

Historical Events

Victory in Battle

Battle of Stamford Bridge: English army under King Harold II defeat invading Norwegians led by King Harald Hardrada and Harold's brother Tostig, who were both killed

Famous Deaths

Harald III Hardrada, King of Norway (1047-66), dies at the Battle of Stamford Bridge at 51 - his death often considered the end of the Viking Age
Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria, killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge

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