Rival Claimants to the Throne: 1066 3) Harald Hadrada


	Claim	Strength of Claim
	Based on a 'secret deal' made by other vikings in the past	Weak - but he had a strong military force He had the support of ex-earl Tostig and received an extra 12 ships from him
	Chance of Success	Outcome of Claim
	Good - he had a very strong army 15,000 warriors 300+ viking longships	Both Hadrada and Tostig killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge

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