He was also a distant relative of King Cnut, who had previously been a king of England when the Vikings had invaded. Harald Hardrada also had the support of Tostig, who was Harold Godwinson’s ...

Harold Godwinson, also known as Harold II, ruled for only nine months in 1066. He played a major role in defending England from Viking attacks before he was killed in the Battle of Hastings.

This medieval masterpiece, around 70 metres long, vividly depicts the confrontation between Harold Godwinson ... After defeating the Viking forces in September, the English king embarked on ...