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1028
He was born.
It took place in Normandy. -
1035
Duke of Normandy
He was recognized as the Duke of Normandy. -
1036
Monasteries
He founded almost 20 monasteries that made the religious life expand. -
1046
Valdes-Dunos
William defeated the rebels in the battle of Valdes-Dunos. -
1047
Authority
He imposed his authority on the duchy -
1050
Matilde of Flandes
He got married to Matilde of Flandes -
1051
Heir
He was recognized as the heir of Normandy -
1054
Mortemer
He defeated Henry I of France in Mortemer -
1058
Varanille
He beat Hernry I again in Varanille -
1064
Geoffrey II
William faced Geoffrey II who was trying to invade Normandy -
1066
Harold II
Eduard I died and Harold II took advantage of that to crown himself by preventing William from the throne -
1066
Battle of Hasting
Harold II was killed by William at the battle of Hasting and that made William King at Christmas -
1075
William and his son
William had a fight against his son, who was supported by Philip I -
1086
Domesday Book
He created the book "Domesday Book" to verify the transfer of land and establish rights -
1087
He died
He died in Ruan, Normandy
