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Jan 1, 1028
The Birth of William
No one knows the exact date that William was born just that he was born late 1027- late 1028 -
Jan 1, 1035
William becomes the Duke Of Normandy
William becomes Duke at only the age of 7 -
Jan 1, 1051
William claims King Edward made him his heir
William said that around this time the current King of England promised him the throne when he died -
Jan 4, 1066
Old King Edward dies
King Edward dies with no heir -
Sep 27, 1066
William begins to invade England
After Harold is crowned William begins his invasion of England -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle Of Hastings
After negotiations break down between Harold and William this battle ensues -
Dec 25, 1066
William is crowned King of England
William is crowned on Christams Day after his victory and killing of the old King Harold -
Jan 1, 1073
Tower of London was built
William began the contruction of the Tower of London -
Jan 1, 1086
Domesday book is completed
Basically one of hte first censuses since Roman times was completed and started by William -
Sep 9, 1087
Death of William
William the Conqueror dies in France among his native home
