The Norman Conquest

By hyperjosie10
  • Period: Feb 12, 1000 to Feb 12, 1100

    The Norman Conquest

  • Feb 12, 1016

    Cnut, King of Denmark, conquers England

    Cnut conquers and adds England to his lands, Norway and Denmark
  • Feb 12, 1035

    Harold I becomes King of England

    Harold's half brother, Hardicut, was the supposed the king but when he was in Denmark, Harold had control of England.
  • Feb 12, 1042

    Edward the Confessor crowned King of England

    Edward becomes King, with help from Godwin Earl of Wessex.
  • Feb 12, 1066

    Death of King Edward the Confessor

    Edward's death causes a political issue since Edward doesn't have any children, which means no heir to inherit the throne, so it leaves only one crucial question, "Who Should Be King?"
    Candidates for the Throne:
    - Harold Godwinson
    - William Duke of Normandy
    - Harold Hardara
    - Edgar