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Exile of Tostig
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber
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Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland. Tostig invades the coast with a fleet of 60 ships but is defeated by Edwin
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland. Tostig invades the coast with a fleet of 60 ships but is defeated by Edwin
Tostig is forced to seek proptection in Scotland after his defeat in the Humber
Tostig invades the coast with a fleet of 60 ships but is defeated by Edwin
The Earls Edwin and Morcar defeat Tostig decisively, deserted by his men, he fled to his sworn brother, King Malcolm III of Scotland
A Viking fleet led by Asbjorn, son of Danish King Swein, lands in the Humber
A Danish fleet enters the Humber and joins northern English rebels opposing William's rule.
William secures the departure of Danish forces, reducing the chance of renewed Scandinavian support for English resistance.
Lands with the pretense he has returned to reclaim the Duchy of York, heads for York
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