Death of Robert Guiscard
Death of Robert Guiscard
Historical events in 1085
16 historical records
July 10851 historical events
December 10852 historical events
Christmas Council at Gloucester
At his Christmas court in Gloucester, William orders the great inquiry that becomes the Domesday survey.
Domesday Inquiry Ordered
William orders commissioners to determine landholding, resources and taxable values throughout most of England.
Royal Title
Receives the first royal title granted to a Bohemian ruler.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Revives Scandinavian claims to the English throne 1st made by his father Swein
Alliance Canute and Count of Flanders, Philip of France and Robert Curthose
Canute allies with the Count of Flanders, Philip of France & Robert Curthose
Invasion of England
To fight off Cnut a tax is raised on landowners & collected by an army of mercenaries
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Canute revives the claim of his father King Swein to the English throne
Continental Troops Brought to England
William brings additional soldiers from the continent as a precaution against the threatened Danish attack.
Danish Invasion Threat
A threatened invasion by King Cnut IV of Denmark causes William to strengthen England's military preparedness.
Succession
Canute revives his claim to the English throne made vacant by Swein. Canute is supported by the Count of Flanders, Philip & Robert Curthose
Siege of Corfu
Guiscard occupies Corfu and Kephalonia
Siege of Kephalonia
Guiscard occupies Corfu and Kephalonia
Death of Gregory VII
Death of Gregory VII, while an exile & the Pope Clement III occupies St Peters
Death of Gregory VII
Death of Gregory VII, while an exile & the Pope Clement III occupies St Peters
Capture of Toledo
The Reconquista makes progress with the Capture of Toledo from the Moors