Harold II at the Battle of Hastings

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5648 x 3757 px | 47.8 x 31.8 cm | 18.8 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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18 February 2011

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harold ii king of england fights for his life in vain at the battle of hastings where he is defeated and killed by the invading norman forces under the command of william the conqueror - 14 October 1066

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