Siege of London
Attacks Edgars forces while laying siege to Southwark & moves upstream to Berkshire
Role range: 1066-1087
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William I the Conqueror Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow William I the Conqueror through 277 dated historical records for England.
William I the Conqueror, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1066–1068Years on this page
1066
Siege of London
Crosses the Thames at Wallingford & moves to Berkhampstead
Role range: 1066-1087
Siege of Southwark
Attacks Edgars forces while laying siege to Southwark & moves upstream to Berkshire
Role range: 1066-1087
Siege of Wallingford
Crosses the Thames at Wallingford & moves to Berkhampstead
Role range: 1066-1087
Accession to English Kingship
William becomes King of England after his coronation at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day.
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation Oath
At his coronation William promises to uphold the laws and customs of his new kingdom.
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation of William I the Conqueror
Crowned King of England on Christmas day, the 1st coronation in the Abbey
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation
Crowned King of England on Christmas day, the 1st coronation in the Abbey
Role range: 1066-1087
English Leaders Submit at Berkhamsted
Leading English nobles submit to William at Berkhamsted, clearing the way for his accession in London.
Role range: 1035-1087
Stigand Pays Homage
Archbishop Stigand meets William at Wallingford and submits as English resistance around London weakens.
Role range: 1035-1087
Crossing at Wallingford
William crosses the Thames at Wallingford while manoeuvring around London.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1035-1087
Siege of London
Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit to William I the Conqueror. Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit
Role range: 1066-1087
St Etienne
Constructs Eglise Saint-Etienne
Role range: 1066-1087
Succession
After Edward's death William asks Harold to honour his oath to him, Harold refuses
Role range: 1066-1087
Papal Support for English Claim
William obtains papal support for his campaign, giving his invasion a powerful religious and political justification.
Role range: 1035-1087
Invasion Preparations
William begins organizing ships, supplies and troops for an invasion intended to enforce his claim to England.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1035-1087
Invasion of England
Receives the banner of St Peter from the Pope to bless his expedition against England
Role range: 1066-1087
Invasion of England
Sets sail for St Valery-sur-Somme but loses some ships blown ashore by a westerly wind. Moves his fleet from Dives to St Valery at the mouth of the River Somme. Receives a banner from the Pope in support of his invasion of England. Builds a fleet at Dives on the River Dives, by August sufficient ships are assembled
Role range: 1066-1087
Rebellion of Mercia
Mercia rebels against Williams victory at the Battle of Hastings
Role range: 1066-1087
Rebellion of Northumbria
Northumbria rebels against Williams victory at the Battle of Hastings
Role range: 1066-1087
1067
Odo and FitzOsbern Govern England
William leaves Odo of Bayeux and William FitzOsbern with major responsibility for governing England during his absence.
Role range: 1066-1087
Return to Normandy
William returns to Normandy after judging his position in England secure enough to leave deputies in charge.
Role range: 1066-1087
Invasion of England
Sets sail from Pevensey with the white sails of victory
Role range: 1066-1087
Rule of Northumbria
Sells the earldom of Northumbria to Gospatric of Bernicia
Role range: 1066-1087
Canterbury Cath
Canterbury Cathedral burns down
Role range: 1066-1087
Rebellion of Exeter
Exeter rises in revolt
Role range: 1066-1087
Return to England After Revolts
William returns to England as local rebellions threaten Norman authority in several regions.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1066-1087
Rebellion of Rebels in Hereford
Eadric "the Wild" attacks Hereford
Role range: 1066-1087
Siege of Hereford
Eadric "the Wild" attacks Hereford
Role range: 1066-1087
1068
Eighteen-Day Siege of Exeter
William besieges Exeter for eighteen days before the city submits to royal authority.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1066-1087
Exeter Refuses Submission
Exeter resists William's demands, prompting a royal campaign against the south-western city.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1066-1087
Exeter Submission
Exeter surrenders after the siege, allowing William to strengthen Norman control in the south-west.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1066-1087
Siege of Exeter
Besieges the rebel city of Exeter & recaptures it
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation of Matilda of Flanders
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation of Matilda of Flanders
William's wife Matilda is crowned Queen of England, reinforcing the legitimacy and public standing of the new dynasty.
Role range: 1066-1087
Coronation
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Role range: 1066-1087
Capture of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Role range: 1066-1087
Siege of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Role range: 1066-1087
Birth of Henry I
Birth of Henry I, Williams 4th son
Role range: 1066-1087
Edgar Aetheling Flees to Scotland
Edgar the Aetheling and members of his family flee to Scotland as William strengthens control in northern England.
Role range: 1066-1072 – 1066-1087
Records, sources and methodology
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