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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Dec 31, 1099
The 11th Century
Scotland becomes much more unified than it once was, women gain more civil rights, age of progress, dispite Norman invasion. -
Dec 14, 1000
Alba Rises to Power
Constantin II claims Alba conquering the Picts. Alba lasts until 1286 AD, and serves as the kingdom of scotland.
Mostly populated by picto-gaels. -
Jun 16, 1018
People of Scotland rebel
Rebellion crushed by Malcom II -
Nov 25, 1034
Donnchad I (Duncan) inherits Alba
Malcom II Dies and Duncan takes the throne -
Dec 14, 1040
Mac Beth Defeats Duncan
And exiles his sons (Malcom III & Donald) -
Dec 19, 1050
Pilgrimage to Rome
Macbeth makes pilgrimage to Rome. Scatters gold "as if it were seed." -
Dec 19, 1052
Strife in England.
Godwin Earl of Essex, and Edward the confessor have a battle in England. Macbeth takes in some Norman exiles, thereby introducing feudalism to Scotland. -
Dec 19, 1054
Invasion of Scotland
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. -
Dec 14, 1057
Malcom III (Duncan's son) Overthrows Macbeth
Macbeth gets killed by Malcom III. -
Sep 28, 1066
William The Conquorer invades England
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Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
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. -
Feb 1, 1071
William the Conquerer secures England
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Jan 1, 1086
Only about 5% of England still controlled by british
