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Period: Jan 1, 1027 to Dec 31, 1087
William the Conquerer
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Oct 24, 1027
William the Conqueror was born
William was born to the Duke of Normandy and his mistress. Although the date is not clearly known it is thought to be sometime between 1027 or 1028 -
Oct 16, 1035
Became the Duke of Normandy
After the death of his father William became the Duke of Nomandy at the age of 8. Violence broke out among the people because his age worried a lot of people but King Henry of France help him through the first few years of his reign. -
Mar 24, 1051
William is married
William is married to Matilda of Flanders -
Oct 14, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
William and his troops were victorious over the Saxons -
Jul 24, 1087
Williams Injury
William was injured during a raid by the Garrison of the French Fortress. In the process William was trown against the pommel of his horse and tossed off. -
Sep 9, 1087
William the Conqueror death
William the Conqueror died from an accident. During a war with France he fell from his saddle and damaged his intestines. He lived about 5 more weeks after this
