Referenced by Brownworth as "the last Saxon king" at whose hands Harald Hardrada died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, illustrating how far the fame and footprint of the Varangian Guard reached into European history.
Also known as: Harold II · Harold Godwinson · last Saxon king
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Episode 13 (11 mentions)
Referenced by Brownworth as "the last Saxon king" at whose hands Harald Hardrada died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, illustrating how far the fame and footprint of the Varangian Guard reached into European history.
“The last two emperors had brushed aside the legitimate Basil and been superb rulers.”
“Finally with both sides tired of the struggle, the two armies met for the last time.”
“and invaded England, dying at the hands of Harald, the last Saxon king at the Battle”
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