While you now know that yesterday was my birthday, you may not realize that it was also the anniversary of the Battle of Stamford Bridge where, in 1066, King Harold II of England defeated Harald III of Norway. Unfortunately, any celebration of the victory was cut short along with the reign of Harold II when less than a month later he was killed at the Battle of Hastings. The conquering forces at Hastings were led by what man who went on to be king of England?
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2 comments:
Duke William of Normandy who became William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings.
Oooohhhh. Not pop culture stuff. I'm out for this one. All I can safely say is not me.
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