Historical events in 1078

10 historical records

1078 · England · New Forest · House · House of Normandy · William I the Conqueror

New Forest

The New Forest is made into a Royal hunting ground

1078 · England · Normandy · House · House of Normandy · William I the Conqueror

Robert Curthose Rebels

William's eldest son Robert Curthose rebels after prolonged frustration over his lack of independent authority.

1078 · England · Tower of London · House · House of Normandy · William I the Conqueror

Tower of London

Begins construction of the Tower of London starting with the white Tower

1078 · England · Canterbury · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Alfege

Canonization

Lanfranc and Anselm remember Alfeges last known words, to the Danish cries of "Give us gold", he had replied, "The gold I give you is the Word of God". Alfege is canonized, two churchmen, Archbishop Lanfranc and St Anselm agree that sainthood had been achieved in the cause of divine justice

1078 · England · Canterbury · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Alfege

Death of Alfege

Alfege is canonized, two churchmen, Archbishop Lanfranc and St Anselm agree that sainthood had been achieved in the cause of divine justice

1078 · England · Normandy · Warfare · Military · William I the Conqueror

Conflict with Robert Curthose

William campaigns against supporters of his son Robert as their family dispute develops into armed conflict.

1078 · France · Bayeux · House · House of Normandy · Odo of Bayeux

Commission

Commissions a tapestry to celebrate the Norman Capture of England

1078 · France · Savoy · House · House of Savoy · Amadeus II

Succession

Succeeds as Count of Savoy

1078 · Roman Empire · House · House of Ducas · Niceporus III Botaniates

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

1078 · Russia · House · House of Russia · Vladimir II

Succession

Succeeds as Prince of Chernigov, 1078-1094