Timeline of William the Conqueror

By jasminemartin
  • 1028

    1028

    1028
    William was born
  • 1035

    1035

    William is named the Duke of Normandy after his father dies. he was one of the mightiest nobles during his time.
  • 1066

    Norman Conquest

    Norman Conquest
    William lead the Norman conquest of England. It made a huge impact on history. William thrusted the feudal system on England.
  • 1066

    1066

    William is crowned king of England after he defeats Harold II, who was king at the time. This leads to social changes and administrative change.
  • 1070

    The Church

    The Church
    William refused to let the church have power, so he stopped most people from going to the church, keeping their power low so that they don't try to overthrow him.
  • 1086

    Domesday Book

    Domesday Book
    William commissions the Domesday Book. The Domesday Book provides us with how the economy and the society worked in the Middle Ages.
  • 1087

    Death of William the Conqueror

    Death of William the Conqueror
    William dies from his horse rearing up during a battle, which caused his intestines to rupture. An infection occurred and he was killed many weeks later.