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<p> The last of the Saxon kings of England, held the crown for a few months in 1066, was the second son of the great Earl [[Godwin]] ( <i> q. v </i> .); in 1053 he succeeded his father in the earldom of the West Saxons, and during the later years of Edward's feeble rule was virtual administrator of the kingdom; on his accession to the throne his title was immediately challenged by his brother Tostig, and William, Duke of Normandy; having crushed his brother's invasion at [[Stamford]] Bridge, he immediately hurried S. to meet the forces of [[William]] at Hastings. Norman strategy won the day, and Harold fell in the battle pierced through the eye by an arrow; historians unite in ascribing to him every kingly quality—a noble presence, sagacity, and a brave yet gentle nature. </p> | Harold Ii. <ref name="term_74288" /> | ||
==References == | <p> The last of the Saxon kings of England, held the crown for a few months in 1066, was the second son of the great [[Earl]] [[Godwin]] ( <i> q. v </i> .); in 1053 he succeeded his father in the earldom of the West Saxons, and during the later years of Edward's feeble rule was virtual administrator of the kingdom; on his accession to the throne his title was immediately challenged by his brother Tostig, and William, Duke of Normandy; having crushed his brother's invasion at [[Stamford]] Bridge, he immediately hurried S. to meet the forces of [[William]] at Hastings. Norman strategy won the day, and Harold fell in the battle pierced through the eye by an arrow; historians unite in ascribing to him every kingly quality—a noble presence, sagacity, and a brave yet gentle nature. </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_74288"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/harold+ii. Harold Ii. from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_74288"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/harold+ii. Harold Ii. from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 15 October 2021
Harold Ii. [1]
The last of the Saxon kings of England, held the crown for a few months in 1066, was the second son of the great Earl Godwin ( q. v .); in 1053 he succeeded his father in the earldom of the West Saxons, and during the later years of Edward's feeble rule was virtual administrator of the kingdom; on his accession to the throne his title was immediately challenged by his brother Tostig, and William, Duke of Normandy; having crushed his brother's invasion at Stamford Bridge, he immediately hurried S. to meet the forces of William at Hastings. Norman strategy won the day, and Harold fell in the battle pierced through the eye by an arrow; historians unite in ascribing to him every kingly quality—a noble presence, sagacity, and a brave yet gentle nature.
