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1028
William's Birth
William the Conqueror was born in Falaise, Normandy, France. In the year 1028 AD. -
1035
William made Duke of Normandy
In 1035 William was made the Duke of Normandy after his father, Robert I's death. -
1047
William defeats Norman rebels
William, defeats Norman rebels at Val-ès-Dunes near Caen. -
1057
William defeats French army
William defeats a French army in 1057 led by Henry I king of France. -
Oct 14, 1066
Battle of Hastings
William, Duke of Normandy defeated King Harold II and his army of Britain. -
Dec 20, 1066
William conquers English cities
William the Conqueror marched into London after the Battle of Hastings, and captured Romney, Dover, Canterbury and Winchester. -
Dec 25, 1066
William I
After many successful battles won and land conquered William was crowned king of England as William I on Christmas day. -
1078
WIlliam Defeated
William the Conqueror is defeated in battle by his rebel son William II Rufus during the siege of Gerberoi. -
Sep 9, 1087
Death of William I
William I was a great king and conqueror, he lead many successful army battles and claimed a lot of land.