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Jan 1, 1028
William is Born
The exact date of his birth is unknown.
He was the son of Robert I, Duke of Norway.
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Period: Jan 1, 1028 to Dec 31, 1087
William the Conqueror's Life
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Dec 26, 1066
William is Crowned King
William is now King of England; crowned in Westminister Abbey, London.
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Jan 1, 1068
The Harrying of the North
William punishes the rebels in North of England.
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May 11, 1068
William's Wife Crowned Queen
Matilda crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey.
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Mar 1, 1086
Domesday Book Complete
William had ordered for a book to be made to know how to properly tax the people.
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Aug 1, 1086
Nobles Come to Court
170 nobles were summond to court to swear a new oath of fealty to William.
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Sep 9, 1087
King William's Death
Died at Saint-Gervais.
(Picture: William's Tomb)