The losing commander of this battle, who earlier defeated Norwegian invaders at the battle of Stamford Bridge, was Harold Godwinson.
A shipwreck at Ponthieu two years before this battle led to one of the shipwrecked men swearing an oath to the eventual victor of this battle. The commander of the losing army in this battle at Senlac Hill was struck by an arrow in the eye, as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. The losing commander of this battle, who earlier defeated Norwegian invaders at the battle of Stamford Bridge, was Harold Godwinson. For 10 points, name this 1066 victory of William the Conqueror over the Saxons, establishing the Normans as the rulers of England.
A shipwreck at Ponthieu two years before this battle led to one of the shipwrecked men swearing an oath to the eventual victor of this battle.
Battle of Hastings