Saxon Monarch. The last Saxon King of England, he reigned from January to October 1066. Harold was defeated by Wiliam the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066. During the battle, Harold was killed when an arrow was fired into his eye.
Saxon Monarch. The last Saxon King of England, he reigned from January to October 1066. Harold was defeated by Wiliam the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066. During the battle, Harold was killed when an arrow was fired into his eye.
Inscription
This Stone Marks the Position Of The High Altar Behind Which King Harold Is Said To Have Been Buried 1066
Family Members
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Godwin Earl of the West Saxons
1001–1053
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Ealdgith (Edith) of Mercia
1057–1086
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Harold Godwinson
1022–1066
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Edith of Wessex
1025–1075
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Tostig Godwinson
1025–1066
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Gyrth Godwinson
1032–1066
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Leofwine Godwinson
1035–1066
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Wulfnoth Godwinson
1040–1094
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Gytha Of England
1053–1107
Flowers
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