Norman conquest

By vgarcia132
  • Jan 1, 1066

    edward the confesser 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.
  • Mar 1, 1066

    preparing for war

    Tostig comes to Flanders looking for aid in his projected bid against Harold.
  • May 1, 1066

    tostig attempts to invate england

    Harold calls out the English levy (the fyrd) to defend against an expected thrust from William.
  • Sep 20, 1066

    Harald Hardrada and Tostig defeat the assembled forces of Earls Edwin