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Stigand Canterbury Biography and Timeline

Follow Stigand Canterbury through 5 dated historical records for England.

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Stigand Canterbury, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1066–1066Years on this page

1066

October 1066

Council

Archbishop · London · Government / Norman Invasion Wars

Stigand is among the English leaders facing the problem of succession after Hastings

Role range: 1066-1066

October 1066

Submission

Archbishop · Canterbury · Religion / Norman Invasion Wars

Canterbury comes under Norman pressure after the defeat of Harold II

Role range: 1066-1066

November 1066

Homage at Wallingford

Archbishop · Wallingford · Religion / Norman Invasion Wars

Stigand meets William at Wallingford and pays homage as the Norman army manoeuvres around London.

Role range: 1066-1066 – 1052-1070

December 1066

Submission

Archbishop · Berkhamsted · Religion / Norman Invasion Wars

Stigand submits to William along with other English leaders

Role range: 1066-1066

1066

Church

Archbishop · Canterbury · Religion / English Succession Crisis

Stigands position as archbishop becomes important in the legitimacy debate around Harold II

Role range: 1052-1070

Records, sources and methodology

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