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Harald II.

died 1066

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Wikipedia Summary

Harold Godwinson, also called Harold II, was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. Harold reigned from 6 January 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest. He was succeeded by William the Conqueror, the victor at Hastings.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 30, 1021
Essex
Date of death
October 14, 1066
Hastings
Citizenship

Kingdom of England

Occupations & fields
sovereign
Field and occupation
anglický král
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