Articles related to "Tostig"

Tostig Godwinson was the brother of the English King, and he did everything he could to depose him.

Harald Hardrada was the last of the great Viking Kings. He would meet his end in England.

The Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge were both fought in England only weeks before the battle of Hastings.

1066 is remembered for the wrestle between Harold and William for the English throne. But there was a third combatant for the crown: Harald Sigurdsson.

Best known for being defeated by William I, Harold had previously defeated a Viking force and successfully invaded England himself.

Edward the Confessor was an English king noted for his religious piety. He was responsible for the building of the original Westminster Abbey.

The Battle of Fulford, which took place five days before that of Stamford Bridge, saw invader Harald of Norway outnumber and gain victory over English forces.

Arguably the Battle of Hastings was one of those very rare moments when the future of England was reshaped by a single event, and it's aftermath.