William the conqueror

William the Conqueror

  • Born
    Jan 1, 1028

    Born

    His parents were Robert I, Duke of Normandy and Herleva.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087

    Life

  • Became King.
    Dec 25, 1066

    Became King.

    After the Battle of Hastings, he was crowned King of England.
  • Distribution of Land
    Jan 1, 1067

    Distribution of Land

    He distributed his land to his trusted Norman barons.
  • Taxes
    Jan 1, 1070

    Taxes

    Everryone had to pay 1/10 of their yearly increases in profit to the church.
  • Robert Goes Against Him
    Jan 1, 1078

    Robert Goes Against Him

    His son, Robert Curthose starts to work against his own father. The reason for that is he had never been allowed to enjoy money nor power.
  • William is Injured
    Jul 1, 1087

    William is Injured

    There was a raid into Normandy. William sacked Mantes. He received an injury. This is the injury that caused his death.
  • Died
    Sep 9, 1087

    Died

    He died in Rouen, France.He died from wounds that he received at the siege of Mantes. He left his sword and the English crown to his son William.