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Jan 1, 1027
Born
In Normandy and he is the son of Robert the magnificent.
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Jan 1, 1035
William claimes his right to become Duke
He does this at the age of just 7.
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Jan 4, 1066
King edward dies
Although William is promised the thrown he is not crowned king of england.
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Sep 27, 1066
William sets sail for England
This invasion is ther first of his many invasions and leads to him being crowned the new king of england.
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Sep 28, 1066
Duke William lands at Pevensey
The begining of the invasion that starts it all.
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Dec 25, 1066
William is crowned King Of England
William is crowned king after a secessful invasion.
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Dec 25, 1066
Crowned king of England
William is crowned king of England and gets what he was promissed. -
Jan 1, 1068
Rebels are punished
King William exacts a terrible punishment on the rebels in the North of England referred to as The Harrying of the North.
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Jan 1, 1073
The Building of Norman castles
The Building of Norman castles in England and Wales including the Tower of London begins.
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Sep 9, 1087
William dies
William dies at Saint-Gervais near Rouen, France
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