Harald Godwinsson De Wessex *

The last Anglo-Saxon King of England, reputedly designated heir by the dyingEdward. After becoming King, he crushed the forces of his brother Tostig and Harold III Hardraade of Norway, who claimed the throne, at Stamford Bridge (1066). Harold was killed in the battle of Hastings by the army of another sucessful claimant to the throne, William the Conqueror. Earl of East Anglia 1045, Earl of Wessex 15 Apr 1053, Earl of Hereford 1058.