Norman Conquest of England (1066-1087)

1. Edward the Confessor dies, succession disputed

   Jan 5, 1066Labels: Edward the, Harold Godwinson, William of

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2. Hardrada defeats northern earls at Fulford

   Sep 20, 1066Labels: Harald Hardrada, Battle of, Tostig Godwinson

   • Fulford
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3. Harold wins at Stamford Bridge, then pivots south

   Sep 25, 1066Labels: Battle of, Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada

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4. William of Normandy lands at Pevensey

   Sep 28, 1066Labels: William of, Pevensey landing

   • Pevensey
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5. William defeats Harold at the Battle of Hastings

   Oct 14, 1066Labels: Battle of, William of, Harold Godwinson

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6. Edgar Ætheling proclaimed but not crowned

   Oct 15, 1066Labels: Edgar theling, English nobility

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7. William crowned King of England at Westminster

   Dec 25, 1066Labels: William I, Westminster Abbey, coronation

   • Westminster
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8. Northern rebellions trigger the Harrying of the North

   Dec 1, 1069Labels: Harrying of, Yorkshire

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9. Ely resistance ends; last major revolt collapses

   Jan 1, 1071Labels: Isle of, Hereward the

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10. Domesday survey ordered to assess land and taxation

    Dec 25, 1085Labels: Domesday survey, William I

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11. Domesday Book compiled, documenting Norman England

    Jan 1, 1086Labels: Domesday Book, royal administration

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12. William I dies, ending the Conquest era

    Sep 9, 1087Labels: William I, St Gervais

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    • Westminster