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HAROLD II, Godwinson, King of England 1066

Year Day/Month Title Edward the Confessor (1042 - 1066) 1055  Rebellion of Aelgar of Mercia   Aelfgar, earl Mercia was outlawed by the witan. He built a force and allied himself with Welsh Gruffydd ap Llywelyn. They raided Hereford and eventually came to terms with Harold. Aelfgar was later restored.   1062 Dec  Harold, earl Wessex, attacked Rhuddlan   Harold led an attack on the stronghold of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn at Rhuddlan in north Wales. The attack was a success but the Welsh Prince managed to escape.   1063  Earl Harold invades Wales   Harold invaded south Wales while Tostig of Northumbria attacked the north.

See Also Harold Hardrada Tostig Earl of Northumbria Godwine Earl of Wessex Edward The Exile WILLIAM I, the Conqueror, King of England 1066-1087  Battle Abbey

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