William the Conqueror

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  • Jan 1, 1028

    Born

    Born
    William the Conqueror was born in 1028 in Falaise, France. (no known month & day)
  • Jan 1, 1035

    William's father died

    William's father, Robert died and he became Duke of Normady.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    Battle of Hastings
    Battle of Hastings lasted all day but at the end Harold fell, and William had won the battle.
  • Oct 17, 1066

    William took treasury

    After the battle of hasting, William wanted to gain control of English treasury. He went to London to crush the English resistance.
  • Nov 6, 1066

    William took London

    William mounted a campaign of devastation in and around London which forced Edgar Atheling to surrender.
  • Dec 25, 1066

    Coronation of William

    Coronation of William
    William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey.
  • Sep 9, 1087

    Died

    Died
    William died September 9, 1087 in Rouen, France.