Hararada, Harald: Over View
Harold Hardrada based his claim to the English crown on that of his nephew Magnus with whom he had shared the kingdom of Norway from 1045 until Magnus' death in 1047.
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Hararada, Harald: Invading Dane
Harald Hardrada was finally defeated and killed at the battle of Stamford Bridge by Harold II.
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Hararada, Harald: Background Details
Harald once was asked by Swein Forkbeard what possession he valued the most. He replied that it was his battle standard "Land-Waster" because it prophesied that victory would belong to the one who possessed it. The banner had been with Harald at Stamford Bridge, but Snorri does not say how it foretold victory or defeat.
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Hararada, Harald: The Chronicle
The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Saga of Harald Hardrade: Part I
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Hararada, Harald: Norwegian invasion of England
This article describes the invasion of northern England by a Norwegian army led by King Harald Hardrada in the fall of 1066.
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