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Harold Godwinson

c. 1022–1066 · 11th century · Also known as Harold II of England, Harold II

Harold Godwinson was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon King of England, reigning as Harold II from January to October 1066. Son of Earl Godwin of Wessex, he was the realm's leading noble under Edward the Confessor and campaigned in Wales in 1063. After defeating a Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge, he was killed at the Battle of Hastings by the army of William of Normandy.

Harold Godwinson
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Kingdom of GwyneddDeclineDuchy of NormandyMilitary, SummaryKingdom of EnglandSummary

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County of Ponthieu

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