William the conqueror

William the Conqueror Timeline

  • William's Birth
    1028

    William's Birth

    William the Conqueror was born in Falaise, Normandy, France. In the year 1028 AD.
  • William made Duke of Normandy
    1035

    William made Duke of Normandy

    In 1035 William was made the Duke of Normandy after his father, Robert I's death.
  • William defeats Norman rebels
    1047

    William defeats Norman rebels

    William, defeats Norman rebels at Val-ès-Dunes near Caen.
  • William defeats French army
    1057

    William defeats French army

    William defeats a French army in 1057 led by Henry I king of France.
  • Battle of Hastings
    Oct 14, 1066

    Battle of Hastings

    William, Duke of Normandy defeated King Harold II and his army of Britain.
  • William conquers English cities
    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.
  • William I
    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.
  • WIlliam Defeated
    1078

    WIlliam Defeated

    William the Conqueror is defeated in battle by his rebel son William II Rufus during the siege of Gerberoi.
  • Death of William I
    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.