Three weeks before this battle, Harald Hardrada's Norwegian army was defeated at Stamford Bridge by the chosen heir of Edward the (*) Confessor; that man, Harold Godwinson, was killed at this battle, ending Anglo-Saxon rule of England.
Depictions of this battle show the leader of the losing side being killed by an arrow to the eye. Three weeks before this battle, Harald Hardrada's Norwegian army was defeated at Stamford Bridge by the chosen heir of Edward the (*) Confessor; that man, Harold Godwinson, was killed at this battle, ending Anglo-Saxon rule of England. For 10 points, name this battle, won by Norman invaders under William the Conqueror in 1066.
Depictions of this battle show the leader of the losing side being killed by an arrow to the eye.
Battle of Hastings