Battle of Fulford (1066 AD)

Battle of Fulford (Kingdom of Norway & Earldom of Orkney & Kingdom of the Isles & English rebels vs Kingdom of England & Earldom of Northumberland & Earldom of Mercia) took place in 1066 AD during Viking activity in the British Isles.

Battle facts

• Year: 1066 AD
• Date: 1066-09-26
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
• Side A: Kingdom of Norway, Earldom of Orkney, Kingdom of the Isles, English rebels
• Side B: Kingdom of England, Earldom of Northumberland, Earldom of Mercia
• Commanders (A): Harald Hardrada, Tostig Godwinson
• Commanders (B): Morcar of Northumbria, Edwin of Mercia
• Casualties: approx. <1,000Unknown, purportedly heavy losses.
• Outcome: Norwegian victory
• Coordinates: 53.932°, -1.071°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Fulford · Wikidata entry

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