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Jan 1, 1028
Born
His parents were Robert I, Duke of Normandy and Herleva. -
Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Sep 9, 1087
Life
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Dec 25, 1066
Became King.
After the Battle of Hastings, he was crowned King of England. -
Jan 1, 1067
Distribution of Land
He distributed his land to his trusted Norman barons. -
Jan 1, 1070
Taxes
Everryone had to pay 1/10 of their yearly increases in profit to the church. -
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. -
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. -
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.
