Key Events of the Conquest timeline

Jan 1, 1066

Edward the Confessor dies. Harold gambles and makes a bid for the Crown, supported by all the magnates of England. William does nothing, despite the so-called oath.
Period: Jan 1, 1066 to Dec 31, 1066

The events of 1066
Mar 1, 1066

Tostig comes to Flanders looking for aid in his projected bid against Harold.

Edward the Confessor dies. Harold gambles and makes a bid for the Crown, supported by all the magnates of England. William does nothing, despite the so-called oath.