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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harald_HardradaHarald Hardrada - Wikipedia

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   Harald Sigurdsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Sigurðarson; c. 1015 – 25 September 1066), also known as Harald III of Norway and given the epithet Hardrada (harðráði; modern Norwegian: Hardråde, roughly translated as "stern counsel" or "hard ruler") in the sagas, was King of Norway from 1046 to 1066.

   • Religion: Christianity
   • House: Hardrada

   • Father: Sigurd Syr
   • Mother: Åsta Gudbrandsdatter

2. allthatsinteresting.com › harald-hardradaHarald Hardrada, The Last Great Viking King Of Norway

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   Feb 21, 2022 · Learn about the life and death of Harald Hardrada, the Viking warrior who traveled from Norway to Byzantium and tried to conquer England in 1066. Discover how his campaign ended the Viking Age and influenced the Norman invasion of England.

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4. historycooperative.org › harald-hardradaHarald Hardrada: The Last Viking King | History Cooperative

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   Jun 19, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Harald Hardrada, the last great Viking ruler who fought for the Norwegian, Danish and English thrones. Discover his nicknames, battles, sagas and how he died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

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5. www.historyhit.com › 1066-harald-hardraada-landsWho Was Harald Hardrada? The Norwegian Claimant to the ...

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   Apr 17, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Harald Hardrada, the last great Viking who fought for the English throne in 1066. Discover his adventures in Constantinople, Russia, Denmark and more.

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   When did Harald Hardrada become a Viking king?

   • King Harald III Sigurdsson of Norway, better known as Harald Hardrada, traveled as far as Iraq and Sicily before becoming the last Viking king to attempt to seize the English throne in 1066. Wikimedia Commons Harald Hardrada became a Viking warrior at 15 years of age.

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   Who was Harald Hardrada?

   • And Harald Hardrada himself was described as “the thunderbolt of the north, a pestilence to all.” Hardrada spent nearly a decade in the guard, warring against pirates on the Mediterranean Sea and Arab forces in the Parthian Empire.

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   What does Hardrada mean?

   • Hardrada roughly translates to ‘hard ruler’ and is a name that was given to Harald in the sagas - or old Norse stories of history and myth. Harald was born in 1015 and ruled as the King of Norway betters 1046 and 1066. As the third person to rule Norway under his name, he is sometimes referred to as Harald III.

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   Why is Harald called Hardrada?

   • In his day, Harald was called the Burner of Bulgars, the Hammer of Denmark, and the Thunderbolt of the North, but it was as king of Norway that he earned the nickname Hardrada, or ‘hard ruler’.

   Harald Harada | Varangian, King of Norway & Last Great Viking

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7. historylearning.com › medieval-england › harald-hardradaHarald Hardrada - The Last Great Viking Ruler - History Learning

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   Learn about Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian king who fought in many battles across Europe and claimed the English throne in 1066. Discover his early life, military campaigns, invasion of England and legacy.

   • Location: Norway

   • Place Of Birth: Norway

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   Nov 15, 2021 · Learn about Harald Hardrada, the Norwegian king who led a Viking invasion of England in 1066 and died at Stamford Bridge. Discover his epic journey from a young warrior to a Varangian guard in Byzantium and beyond.

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10. www.lifeinnorway.net › harald-hardradaThe Rise and Fall of Viking King Harald Hardråde - Life in Norway

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    Feb 3, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Harald Hardrada, the last great Viking ruler who fought for the Norwegian throne and invaded England in 1066. Discover his nickname, his half-brother Saint Olaf, his exile in Kyivan Rus, and his death at Stamford Bridge.