Described by Brownworth as undoubtedly the most famous member of the Varangian Guard, last of the Vikings and brother of Saint Olaf. After getting rich in Byzantine service he returned home, became King of Norway, and invaded England, dying at the hands of Harald the last Saxon king at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
Also known as: Harald Hadrada · Harald Sigurdsson
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Episode 13 (2 mentions)
Described by Brownworth as undoubtedly the most famous member of the Varangian Guard, last of the Vikings and brother of Saint Olaf. After getting rich in Byzantine service he returned home, became King of Norway, and invaded England, dying at the hands of Harald the last Saxon king at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
“and invaded England, dying at the hands of Harald, the last Saxon king at the Battle”
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