Monthly Archives: June 2008

Battle of Stamford Bridge

June 5, 2008 – 8:42 am

King Harald of Norway (commonly known as Harald Hardrada) was one of the many claimants to the throne of England.  He believed he had a right to the throne of England based on a treaty between the King of Norway and one of earlier Kings of England.
In early September 1066, Harald invaded northern England with [...]

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Background

June 2, 2008 – 3:47 am

The Norman conquest of England took place in 1066. At the beginner of 1066, the Anglo Saxon ruler of England, Edward the Confessor was on his deathbed.  Since he had no children, there was no direct heir to the throne and he had not publicly designated any heir to succeed him.
After Edward the Confessor died [...]

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