William the Conqueror

By Madijo_b
  • Jan 1, 1028

    William is Born

    The exact date of his birth is unknown.
    He was the son of Robert I, Duke of Norway.
    (Picture: Robert I)
  • Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Dec 31, 1087

    William the Conqueror's Life

  • Dec 26, 1066

    William is Crowned King

    William is now King of England; crowned in Westminister Abbey, London.
    (Picture: Westminister Abbey)
  • Jan 1, 1068

    The Harrying of the North

    William punishes the rebels in North of England.
    (Picture: Drawing of the Harrying of the North)
  • May 11, 1068

    William's Wife Crowned Queen

    Matilda crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey.
    (Picture: Queen Matilda)
  • Mar 1, 1086

    Domesday Book Complete

    William had ordered for a book to be made to know how to properly tax the people.
    (Picture: Domesday Book)
  • Aug 1, 1086

    Nobles Come to Court

    170 nobles were summond to court to swear a new oath of fealty to William.
    (Picture: William)
  • Sep 9, 1087

    King William's Death

    Died at Saint-Gervais.
    (Picture: William's Tomb)