1068
Capture of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
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Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
William besieges Exeter for eighteen days before the city submits to royal authority.
Exeter resists William's demands, prompting a royal campaign against the south-western city.
Exeter surrenders after the siege, allowing William to strengthen Norman control in the south-west.
Eudokia marries the general Romanos Diogenes, who now became senior co-emperor alongside Michael VII, Konstantios, and another brother, Andronikos
Eudokia marries the general Romanos Diogenes, who now became senior co-emperor alongside Michael VII, Konstantios, and another brother, Andronikos
While waiting for his execution he was summoned into the presence of the Empress Regent, Eudokia Makrembolitissa, whom he so fascinated that she granted him a free pardon and married him on January 1, 1068
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Besieges the rebel city of Exeter & recaptures it
While waiting for his execution he was summoned into the presence of the Empress Regent, Eudokia Makrembolitissa, whom he so fascinated that she granted him a free pardon and married him on January 1, 1068
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
William's wife Matilda is crowned Queen of England, reinforcing the legitimacy and public standing of the new dynasty.
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