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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- King of England (1066) and the last of the Anglo-Saxon monarchs. He succeeded Edward the Confessor and was killed fighting the invasion of William the Conqueror.
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- noun King of England who succeeded Edward the Confessor in 1066 and was the last of the Anglo-Saxon monarchs; he was killed fighting the invasion by William the Conqueror (1045-1066)
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Together with two others by Rex, about Harold II and about Hereward.
The English Resistance: The Underground War Against the Normans Carla 2006
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Godwin, and mother of Harold II, in honour of St Nectan; for she 'highly reverenced the man, and verily believed that through his merits her husband had escaped shipwreck in a dangerous tempest.'
Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote
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The original abbey was built in fulfilment of a vow which William the Norman made just before the battle of Senlac Hill, the building being arranged so that the high altar was placed on the exact spot where the body of Harold II. was discovered on the awful field of slaughter.
What to See in England Gordon Home 1923
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King Harold II was identified by his tattoo on his chest.
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Finally, late that afternoon, Harold II was struck down in a final charge and died on the ground, ending the battle.
WN.com - Articles related to Textile event showcases region's rich heritage 2010
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Finally, late that afternoon, Harold II was struck down in a final charge and died on the ground, ending the battle.
WN.com - Articles related to Textile event showcases region's rich heritage 2010
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Finally, late that afternoon, Harold II was struck down in a final charge and died on the ground, ending the battle.
WN.com - Articles related to Textile event showcases region's rich heritage 2010
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Finally, late that afternoon, Harold II was struck down in a final charge and died on the ground, ending the battle.
WN.com - Articles related to Textile event showcases region's rich heritage 2010
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Edward was 63 when he died, and his death let loose the rivalry between his Norman cousin William the Conqueror and his successor on the English throne, his brother-in-law Harold Godwine, who as Harold II became England´s last Anglo-Saxon king.
歪酷博客 Ycool Blog 2009
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Edward was 63 when he died, and his death let loose the rivalry between his Norman cousin William the Conqueror and his successor on the English throne, his brother-in-law Harold Godwine, who as Harold II became England´s last Anglo-Saxon king.
歪酷博客 Ycool Blog 2009
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