Tostig Godwinson was born around 1026 and died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge 25th September 1066. He was the third son of Earl Godwin of Wessex and the brother of King Harold II. In 1055, he was created Earl of Northumbria, but was exiled after managing the county badly. He then allied himself with Harald Hardrada of Norway and invaded England in September 1066.
Family tree for Tostig brother of Harold II who was defeated at the Battle of Stamford Bridge showing:
parents 
siblings 
partner 
children 
Published Jul 03, 2017 @ 12:08 pm – Updated –
Harvard Reference for this page:
Heather Y Wheeler. (2017 – 2020). Tostig Godwinson of Northumbria 1026 – 1066. Available: https://www.treesofblue.com/tostig-godwinson-of-northumbria-1026-1066. Last accessed March 30th, 2024
