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Norse fleet defeated at the Battle of the Epiphany, Scotland
Norse fleet defeated at the Battle of the Epiphany, Scotland In the 12th century the Norse hold on the Hebrides began to weaken, their sway had lasted 400 years. The collapse of the Vikings (Norse) was accelerated by the rise of Somerled, an Ulster - Scots warrior with the ability of a Genghis Khan. After minor victories over the Norse on land, Somerled managed to crush a fleet of 80 long ships at Epihpany in 1156. …

King Harold of England crowned
King Harold of England crowned King Harold II, commonly known as Harold Godwinson, was crowned as the King of England in 1066. He ascended to the English throne after the death of King Edward the Confessor. Harold’s reign was relatively short and tumultuous, as it was marked by the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England. …