Bayeux Tapestry1064
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William presenting arms to Harold after the Breton campaign.
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William the Conqueror Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William the Conqueror, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.
10 records1064–10668 events1 places
Chronological biography
1064
Bayeux Tapestry1064
The embroidery shows William leading an expedition into Brittany with Harold among his followers.
Bayeux Tapestry1064
The embroidery shows William ordering Guy of Ponthieu to release Harold into Norman custody.
1066
Construction of Hastings Castle1066
The embroidery shows Norman soldiers building a fortified base at Hastings.
Construction of Invasion Fleet1066
The embroidery shows shipwrights cutting timber and constructing vessels for William's invasion fleet.
Invasion Preparations1066
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William receiving news of Harold's accession and preparing an invasion.
Crossing of English Channel27 September 1066
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William's fleet crossing the Channel toward England.
Landing at Pevensey28 September 1066
The embroidery shows Norman troops, horses, weapons, and supplies landing on the English coast.
Battle of Hastings14 October 1066
The embroidery portrays William lifting his helmet to show his troops that he remained alive.
Norman Victory14 October 1066
The Bayeux Tapestry ends with English troops fleeing after William's victory at Hastings.
Titles and roles
Duke · Duke of Normandy
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.