Marriage
Eudokia marries the general Romanos Diogenes, who now became senior co-emperor alongside Michael VII, Konstantios, and another brother, Andronikos
Historical events in 1068
40 historical records
January 10688 historical events
Marriage
Eudokia marries the general Romanos Diogenes, who now became senior co-emperor alongside Michael VII, Konstantios, and another brother, Andronikos
Marriage
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
Succession
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
Eighteen-Day Siege of Exeter
William besieges Exeter for eighteen days before the city submits to royal authority.
Exeter Refuses Submission
Exeter resists William's demands, prompting a royal campaign against the south-western city.
Exeter Submission
Exeter surrenders after the siege, allowing William to strengthen Norman control in the south-west.
Siege of Exeter
Besieges the rebel city of Exeter & recaptures it
May 10685 historical events
Coronation of Matilda of Flanders
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Coronation of Matilda of Flanders
William's wife Matilda is crowned Queen of England, reinforcing the legitimacy and public standing of the new dynasty.
Coronation
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Coronation
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
Coronation
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
December 10682 historical events
Capture of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Siege of Durham
Robert de Commines takes control of Durham
Birth of Henry I
Birth of Henry I, Williams 4th son
Reballion of Morcar
Raises a revolt in Mercia, but rapidly capitulates
Edgar Aetheling Flees to Scotland
Edgar the Aetheling and members of his family flee to Scotland as William strengthens control in northern England.
Exeter Castle Established
William establishes a castle at Exeter to secure the city and deter renewed resistance.
First York Castle Established
William establishes a castle at York to impose royal authority over the strategically important northern city.
Lincoln Castle
Orders the Construction of Lincoln Castle
Lincoln Fortification
Norman fortification at Lincoln helps secure William's control of the eastern Midlands.
Neroche Castle
Orders construction of Neroche Castle near Taunton to subdue the West Country
Northern Campaign Begins
William marches north in response to resistance associated with Edwin, Morcar and Edgar the Aetheling.
Nottingham Fortification
A Norman castle at Nottingham strengthens William's control over routes leading toward northern England.
Peerage
Makes Robert de Commines Earl of Northumbria
Reballion of Rebels in Exeter after 18 days
Puts down a revolt in Exeter after 18 days, he pardons their offences
Rougemont
Orders the Construction of Rougemont Castle after putting down the rebellion in Exeter
Siege of Bristol
The citizens of Bristol drive away Harolds son Godwinew
Warwick Castle
Establishes a motte & bailey fort for securing his lines of supply
Warwick Fortification
William's northern advance is supported by a new castle at Warwick controlling an important route through the Midlands.
York Castle
Orders the construction of a castle in York
Exile of Edgar the Atheling
Leads an unsucesful uprising against William the Conqueror. Forced to flee to Scotland & then to Flanders
Arrest of Geoffrey III
Defeated by Fulk & imprisoned for life
Rule of Euphrates
Carries out three successful campaigns against the Seljuk Turks, whom he drove beyond the Euphrates in 1068-1069
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, becomes the senior Emperor alongside Michael VII, Konstantios Doukas, and Andronikos Doukas
Battle of Manzikert
Romanos IV reforms the military and entrusts Manuel Comnenus (nephew of Isaac I Comnenus) to lead an expedition against the Seljuks
Birth of Peter I
Birth of Peter I, son of Sancho V Ramirez
Capture of Membii
Romanos IV captures Menbii, Armenia
Invasion of Armenia
Romanos IV decides to evict the Seljuks from Armenia