One commander killed at this battle left a widow who married Duke Welf of Bavaria.
One commander killed at this battle left a widow who married Duke Welf of Bavaria. Prior to this battle, the winners made camp at Tadcaster, while the losers made camp at Riccall and made a crossing of the Derwent River at Kexby. According to one account, that losing side, which was in league with King Malcolm III, had not brought their chainmail to this battle. A force under the command of Eystien Orre joined this battle in its final moments, but proved remarkably ineffective. This battle was preceded by one at the Gate of Fulford, which saw the defeat of Morcar of Northumbria and Edwin of Mercia. One person killed in this battle was succeeded by his sons Magnus and Olaf, while another fatality was the victor's brother Tostig. For 10 points, name this battle where Harold Hardrada was defeated by Harold Godwinson, which took place mere days before Hastings.
One commander killed at this battle left a widow who married Duke Welf of Bavaria.
Battle of {Stamford Bridge}