Battle of Stamford Bridge
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| 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
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Harald Hardrada
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| 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. Harald Hardrada was invading England to try and take the British throne from Harold Godwinson but Hardrada was killed and Godwinson won the battle.