Battle of Stamford Bridge (1066)

Battle of Stamford Bridge (Kingdom of England vs Kingdom of Norway|Earldom of Orkney|English rebels) took place in 1066 during Viking activity in the British Isles.

Battle facts

• Year: 1066
• Date: 1066-09-25
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Viking activity in the British Isles
• Side A: Kingdom of England
• Side B: Kingdom of Norway|Earldom of Orkney|English rebels
• Commanders (A): Harold Godwinson|Morcar, Earl of Northumbria|Edwin, Earl of Mercia
• Commanders (B): Harald Hardrada|Tostig Godwinson|Eystein Orre|
• Casualties: 5,000 (Kingdom of England), 6,000–8,000+ dead or missing (side B)
• Outcome: English victory
• Coordinates: 53.992°, -0.912°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Stamford Bridge · Wikidata entry

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