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William the Conqueror

By William the Conqueror
  • The Birth of William
    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
  • William becomes the Duke Of Normandy
    Jan 1, 1035

    William becomes the Duke Of Normandy

    William becomes Duke at only the age of 7
  • William claims King Edward made him his heir
    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
  • Old King Edward dies
    Jan 4, 1066

    Old King Edward dies

    King Edward dies with no heir
  • William begins to invade England
    Sep 27, 1066

    William begins to invade England

    After Harold is crowned William begins his invasion of England
  • Battle Of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    Battle Of Hastings

    After negotiations break down between Harold and William this battle ensues
  • William is crowned King of England
    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
  • Tower of London was built
    Jan 1, 1073

    Tower of London was built

    William began the contruction of the Tower of London
  • Domesday book is completed
    Jan 1, 1086

    Domesday book is completed

    Basically one of hte first censuses since Roman times was completed and started by William
  • Death of William
    Sep 9, 1087

    Death of William

    William the Conqueror dies in France among his native home