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The King's council chose Harold Earl of Wessex
as the next king of England. Harold knew that William, Duke of Normandy
would invade. In September Harold received news that there had been an
invasion. Harold must come quickly.
But the invasion was in the North, not the South. Harald Hardrada, King of
Norway had landed. Harold marched north as fast as he could. On the 25th
September he caught the invaders by surprise beyond York at Stamford Bridge.
A fierce battle raged and many were killed on both sides before the English
won.
Harold now only had William of Normandy to worry about
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King Edward III
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