Tostig Godwinson Biography

Tostig Godwinson seeks foreign support after his exile from Northumbria

Tostig encourages Harald Hardrada to pursue the English crown and joins the Norwegian invasion project.

Tostig obtains ships and assistance in Flanders before launching attacks against the kingdom ruled by his brother Harold.

Tostig's force takes money and provisions on the Isle of Wight during the opening phase of his 1066 campaign.

Tostig raids the English coast near Sandwich before Harold's mobilisation forces his ships away.

Tostig's raiding force is defeated by local opposition in Lincolnshire and continues north seeking stronger allies.

Tostig joins Harald Hardrada's expedition and contributes English knowledge and political support to the Norwegian campaign.

Tostig supports northern raids intended to weaken Harold IIs position

Tostig participates in the pressure on York after the allied victory over Edwin and Morcar at Fulford.

Tostig fights beside Harald Hardrada against the northern earls at Fulford

Tostig Godwinson is killed fighting beside Harald Hardrada

Tostig remains with Harald Hardrada during the final battle and is killed after the Norwegian position collapses.