Normans bayeux

Norman Invasion and Battle of Hastings

  • Period: Jan 1, 1022 to Oct 14, 1066

    King Harold ll of England

    King Harold was important to the Battle of Hastings because he fought for the crown of King Edward and was defeated by William the Conqueror.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087

    William the Conqueror

    William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings. He was the duke of Normandy before he won the Battle of Hastings.
  • King Edward of England Claims Who Is King
    Jan 1, 1066

    King Edward of England Claims Who Is King

    Two weeks before his death, he tells William he will be king. But on his deathbed, he gave the kingdom to King Harold. William was furious.
  • King Edward of England Dies
    Jan 5, 1066

    King Edward of England Dies

    He had no sons, and after claiming two people king, they start a rivalry.
  • Norman Invasion
    Sep 28, 1066

    Norman Invasion

    After being betrayed by King Edward, William the Conqueror marched to London, invaded England, and got submission to become king.
  • The Battle of Hastings Begins
    Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings Begins

    King Harold started the Battle of Hastings. It was fought on Senlac Hill, which was only seven miles from Hastings, England
  • The Battle of Hastings Ends
    Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings Ends

    William the Conqueror defeated King Harold ll of England, ending the Battle of Hastings.
  • King Harold of England Dies
    Oct 14, 1066

    King Harold of England Dies

    William shot Harold in the eye with an arrow, killing him.
  • First Norman King of England
    Dec 25, 1066

    First Norman King of England

    William the Conqueror is crowned King of England by Archbishop Ealdred of York On Christmas day, 1066. He was the first ever Norman King of England.
  • New Laws for the English
    Dec 27, 1066

    New Laws for the English

    William introduced new laws as king of England to control the English. This impacted everybody in England.
  • Taking Land
    Jan 1, 1067

    Taking Land

    William used the revolts in England as an excuse to take people's land and declare it as his own.
  • William's Death
    Sep 9, 1087

    William's Death

    William died on September 9, 1087, five weeks after he was injured at the Battle of Mantes in France.
  • William's Legacy
    Sep 9, 1087

    William's Legacy

    After he died, the introduction of Norman kings and administrators is said to be the reason England one of the most powerful governments.