Difference between revisions of "Battle of Stamford Bridge"
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*Edwin | *Edwin | ||
| commander2 =[[Harald Hardrada]] | | commander2 =[[Harald Hardrada]] | ||
| − | * | + | *Tostig Godwinson |
*Eystein Orre | *Eystein Orre | ||
| strength1 =12,500 | | strength1 =12,500 | ||
Revision as of 02:45, March 5, 2021
| Battle of Stamford Bridge | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Part of | Viking invasions of England | |
| Date | September 25, 1066 | |
| Location | Stamford Bridge | |
| Combatants | ||
| England | Kingdom of Norway
| |
| Commanders | ||
Harold Godwinson
|
Harald Hardrada
| |
| Strength | ||
| 12,500 | 9,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
| unknown | 8,000+ | |
The Battle of Stamford Bridge was a battle between Harald Hardrada and Harold Godwinson on September 25, 1066. Harold was invading England to try and take the British throne from Harold but was defeated by Harold and killed.