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During his reign, William crushed rebellions, limited the freedoms of Anglo-Saxon women, overhauled the Church and built a series of imposing castles across England to establish control.
Feb 17, 2011 · William returned to Normandy in 1067, taking the three English Earls with him as hostages and leaving Odo of Bayeux and William fitzOsbern in charge of England.
By the end of the day, thousands lay dead on the battlefield, and the victorious William was one step nearer to seizing the throne. Read on to find out what happened at the most famous battle in English history. The Norman fleet arriving at Pevensey, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. © Rolf Richardson/Alamy Stock Photo.
William landed on the south coast of England with his army while Harold Godwinson was on his way back from the north, where he had defeated Harald Hardrada’s invasion at Stamford Bridge....
Dec 22, 2016 · William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day in 1066. Find out more about what happened that day, and the dramatic events that led to his coronation.
After the Battle of Hastings, William still had to conquer England. He marched from Hastings, crossing the Thames at Wallingford, and then on towards London. At Berkhamsted he received the surrender of the city. William took hostages to ensure that the surrender was kept.
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Mar 4, 2010 · 1066. William the Conqueror invades England. Claiming his right to the English throne, William, duke of Normandy, invades England at Pevensey on Britain’s southeast coast. His subsequent...
