Unveiling Tostig Godwinson: Nobleman, Warrior & Kingmaker
Tostig Godwinson, an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and Earl of Northumbria, was the brother of King Harold Godwinson. Known in the Norse sagas as a clever and formidable warrior, Tostig is also depicted in Latin writings as strong, brave, handsome, and gracious. Both Norse and Anglo-Saxon sources portray him as a distinguished man and warrior.
Historians consider Tostig's exile pivotal in sparking two major invasions: Harald Hardrada's Norse attack and William, Duke of Normandy's renowned conquest. These events led to the fall of Anglo-Saxon England and a series of brutal battles.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction
01:08:Ancestry & Early Life
05:25:Exile of the Godwinson Family
08:16:Tostig's rise to Power & War in Wales
13:04:Northumbrian Revolt of 1065
17:57:Tostig is Exiled from England
23:45:Tostig Sways King Harald Hardrada
29:34:The Battle of Fulford
32:58:The Battle of Stamford Bridge & Death
38:08:Legacy