Scotland

The 11th Century

Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Dec 31, 1099

Scotland becomes much more unified than it once was, women gain more civil rights, age of progress, dispite Norman invasion.

Alba Rises to Power

Dec 14, 1000

Constantin II claims Alba conquering the Picts. Alba lasts until 1286 AD, and serves as the kingdom of scotland.
Mostly populated by picto-gaels.

People of Scotland rebel

Jun 16, 1018

Rebellion crushed by Malcom II

Donnchad I (Duncan) inherits Alba

Nov 25, 1034

Malcom II Dies and Duncan takes the throne

Mac Beth Defeats Duncan

Dec 14, 1040

And exiles his sons (Malcom III & Donald)

Pilgrimage to Rome

Dec 19, 1050

Macbeth makes pilgrimage to Rome. Scatters gold "as if it were seed."

Strife in England.

Dec 19, 1052

Godwin Earl of Essex, and Edward the confessor have a battle in England. Macbeth takes in some Norman exiles, thereby introducing feudalism to Scotland.

Invasion of Scotland

Dec 19, 1054

Scotland was invaded by Edward of England in 1054. In a great, and extremely bloody battle in which many die.
Malcolm takes throne of Southern Scotland.

Malcom III (Duncan's son) Overthrows Macbeth

Dec 14, 1057

Macbeth gets killed by Malcom III.

William The Conquorer invades England

Sep 28, 1066

Battle of Hastings

Oct 14, 1066

English King (Harold II) killed
Bayeux Tapestry Sewn Defining battle of the Norman Invasion. While there was still more war, this secured England for the Normans.

William the Conquerer secures England

Feb 1, 1071

Only about 5% of England still controlled by british

Jan 1, 1086