The Battle of Hastings took place on 14 October 1066.
It was fought between the Norman-French army of William and the English army under King Harold Godwinson.
It was a decisive Norman victory and marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England.
The background to the battle was a succession struggle after the death of King Edward the Confessor.
Harold faced invasions by William, his own brother Tostig, and the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada.
Tostig and Hardrada were defeated by Harold at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
William landed his invasion forces in the south of England at Pevensey on 28 September 1066.
Harold was forced to march south swiftly to confront William.
The battle lasted from about 9 am to dusk, and Harold's death led to the retreat and defeat of most of his army.
William was crowned as king on Christmas Day 1066, effectively marking the culmination of his conquest of England.

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