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This battle outside York saw the triumph of Harold Hardrada of Norway over Edwin and Morcar, Earls of Mercia and Northumbria respectively
Hardrada's victory forced King Harold of England to march hurriedly north to give battle at Stamford Bridge
Harald was aided by King Harold's rebellious brother, Tostig
17 June, 1567
Mary, Queen of Scots gaoled at Lochleven Castle
The Lords of Covenant imprison the queen and force her to abdicate
This king came to the throne aged only 9
Until he came of age the country was ruled by William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke
His father was King John