Harald Hadrada

Question 1

What country was Harald Hadrada king of?

Answer 1

Norway

Question 2

Why did Harald Hardrada think he should be king?

Answer 2

His predecessor and nephew in Norway, Magnus the good, had made an agreement with Harthacnut, a previous Viking king of England.

The agreement said that, if Harthacnut died before Magnus, then Magnus would succeed him as king of England.

This had not happened, but as Magnus’ successor in Norway, Harald believed that the agreement extended to him.

Question 3

What support did Hadrada have in England?

Answer 3

England had been ruled by Vikings from 1016 to 1042. Many Anglo-Danes lived in England, and might welcome another Viking king, especially in Daneslaw.

Question 4

How ships did Harald Hadrada have in 1066?

Answer 4

300

Question 5

How soldiers did Harald Hadrada have in 1066?

Answer 5

10,000

Question 6

Who were Harald Hardrada’s allies?

Answer 6

Harald Hardrada allied with Tostig Godwinson, Harold’s brother

Question 7

Which two battles did Harald Hardrada fight in England?

Answer 7

-Battle of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge

Question 8

What were the results of the battle of Fulford gate?

Answer 8

Harald defeated the army of Anglo-Saxon earls Edwin and Morcar

Question 9

What were the results of the battle of Stamford Bridge?

Answer 9

Hardrada was defeated and killed in this battle by Harold Godwinson and his Anglo-Saxon army.