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William of Normandy defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings. William became king of England on Christmas Day 1066.
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King William uses this census as a basis for taxation.
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Henry II inherited the English throne. His traveling justices enfored laws that became the foundation of English common law.
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King John signed this document limiting royal power and extending some rights to the nobles.
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King Edward expands Parliament to include representatives of common people.