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Death of Harald III Hardrada

Norway · House / House of Westfold. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

2Records
1047–1066Date range
1Named people
0Places

Chronological records

1047

Harald III Hardrada1047

House / House of Westfold

Death of Magnus I during a rebellion in Denmark, leaves Harald as sole ruler

1066

Harald III Hardrada25 September 1066

House / House of Westfold

Killed in battle at Stamford Bridge by forces commanded by Harold Godwinson

Names involved

Harald III Hardrada

Provenance

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