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Jan 1, 1068
William the Conquerer becomes King of England after defeating Harold at the battle of Hasings
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Jan 1, 1076
Pope Gregory VII excommunicates Emporer Henry
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Jan 1, 1086
Kin g William orders a census be taken
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Jan 1, 1122
Concordat of worms is agreed to by the church and Emperor
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Jan 1, 1198
Innocent III becomes Pope and claims power over all other rulers
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Jan 1, 1209
Pope innocent launches a crusade, or Holy war, against Albigensians in France- thousands are slaughtered
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Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carra is isgned by King John
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Duke Otto I becomes king of Germany
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Otto I, King of Germany, is named "Holy Roman Emporer"
