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Who fought in the Battle of Fulford?
Who fought in the Battle of Fulford?
- Tostig Godwinson and Morcar
- King Harald III of Norway and Edwin
- King Harald III of Norway and Morcar
- King Harald III of Norway and Tostig Godwinson (correct)
Where did the Battle of Fulford take place?
Where did the Battle of Fulford take place?
- Fulford, just south of York (correct)
- Orkney, north of England
- Tadcaster, near York
- Ricall, east of York
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Fulford?
- The Northern Earls Edwin and Morcar were defeated
- The Viking army was overwhelmed (correct)
- King Harald III of Norway and Tostig Godwinson were defeated
- The Saxons caused heavy losses on the Viking army
What was King Harald III of Norway also known as?
What was King Harald III of Norway also known as?
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Where did the Vikings make their base before advancing towards York?
Where did the Vikings make their base before advancing towards York?
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The Battle of Fulford
- The Battle of Fulford was fought between the English army led by Earl Morcar and the Norwegian army led by King Harald III of Norway.
- The battle took place on September 20, 1066, near Fulford, in Yorkshire, England.
- The outcome of the battle was a decisive victory for the Norwegian army.
- King Harald III of Norway was also known as Harald Hardrada, which means "hard ruler" or "stern ruler".
- Before advancing towards York, the Vikings made their base at Ricall, a small village located about 10 miles south of York.
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