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Jan 1, 1042
Edward the Confessor
1042-1066 -
Jan 1, 1066
William I The Conqueror
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Jan 1, 1066
Harold of Wessex
Harold II is crowned king the day after Edward the Confessor dies. Tostig and Harold Hardraada of Norway invade England: Harold defeats them at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, killing both; Battle of Hastings: 19 days after battle of Stamford Bridge, William of Normandy lands at Pevensey, defeats and kills Harold; William I, the Conqueror, first Norman King of England (to 1087) -
Feb 28, 1066
The Battle of Hastings
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Jan 1, 1072
William Invades Scotland
William invades Scotland, and also receives the submission of Hereward he Wake. -
Jan 1, 1086
The Doomsday book is completed in England
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Jan 1, 1087
William Rufus
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Jan 1, 1099
The First Crusades
Crusaders capture Jerusalem; Godfrey of Bouillon is elected King of Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1100
King Henry I
Henry I, youngest son of William the Conqueror, King of England (to 1135), following assassination of William Rufus. -
Jan 1, 1135
King Stephen
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Jan 1, 1147
The Second Crusades
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Jan 1, 1154
Henry II
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Jan 1, 1189
King Richard I
Also know as Richard the Lion Heart -
Jan 1, 1199
King John
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Feb 28, 1216
King Henry III
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Jan 1, 1272
Edward I
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Feb 28, 1307
Edward II
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Jan 1, 1311
The Great Famine
1311-1315 -
Jan 1, 1327
Edward III
