Events leading to the Battle of Hastings By megandavies Oct 12, 1066 King Harold leaves for France King Harold leaves England with an army to challenge William The Duke of Normandy Oct 14, 1066 Harold dies Harold went to France Nov 29, 1066 Harold's army heads North Nov 30, 1066 William the Conqueror After the Battle of Hastings, Harold is dead and William becomes William the Conqueror Period: Oct 14, 1300 to Oct 14, 1500 Incas Rule