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Tostig Godwinson

Type Figure Region England Time c. 1026–1066 Also known as Tostig Godwinson、Tostig、托斯蒂格

Member of the Godwin family and brother of Harold Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria;…

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  1. 1055–1065York · YorkshireAppointed Earl of Northumbria in 1055, he ruled northern England. His harsh rule and heavy exactions angered local nobles; the 1065 Northumbrian revolt forced him from his earldom, and his brother Harold gave no support, leaving Tostig embittered.
  2. 1066Stamford Bridge · YorkshireDuring his 1066 exile he went to Norway to persuade Harald Hardrada, bringing about the Norwegian fleet's invasion of England. Landing in Yorkshire that September, he defeated the English at Fulford before being killed by Harold's forces at Stamford Bridge on 25 September.

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