Timeline of William the Conquerer

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  • Sep 9, 1028

    Birth Date

    Birth Date
    It is hard to tell when he was born, but it was around 1028. The exact date of his birth is unknown. He was born in Falaise, Normandy.
  • Period: Jul 3, 1035 to Sep 9, 1087

    Duke of Normandy

    After Robert I, the Duke of Normandy died on the way back from a pilgrimage, William became the Duke of Normandy when he was only 8 years old. This was around 1035-1036.
  • Period: Dec 25, 1035 to Sep 9, 1087

    Reigning

    William the Conqueror reigned from July 3rd, 1035 to September 9th 1087 until his death.
  • Aug 2, 1051

    Marriage

    Marriage
    William married Matilda of Flanders in 1051. They had 9 children, 4 Sons and 5 Daughters.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    October 14th, 1066 is when William the Conqueror invaded England by defeating and killed King Harold II. After more military efforts, he was crowned King of England.
  • Dec 25, 1085

    Domesday Book

    Domesday Book
    William created a book that recorded all the landholders in England. It didn't just record the landholders, but it also records what their holdings were. Researching it says that William ordered this Christmas of 1085.
  • Sep 9, 1087

    Death

    Death
    Researching William the Conqueror's death, they say that he died around September 9th, 1087. He was about 59 years old. Died in Rouen, Normandy.