Anglo-Norman Realm Divided
William's death separates Normandy from the English crown, with different sons positioned to inherit the two realms.
Historical events in 1087
32 historical records
September 108713 historical events
Death of William I the Conqueror
Death of William I the Conqueror
Duchy of Normandy
The Duchy of Normandy is left to Robert & England is left to William Rufus
Succession
Williams sons Robert, William & Henry outlive him
Will
The Duchy of Normandy is left to Robert & England is left to William Rufus
Succession
Succeeds as King of England
Coronation
Crowned King of England
Burial
Buried at the Abbey of St Stephen, Caen
Henry Receives Silver Bequest
William leaves his youngest son Henry a large monetary inheritance rather than a territorial principality.
Prisoners Released Before Death
Before his death, William orders the release of several prisoners, including his half-brother Odo of Bayeux.
Robert Confirmed as Heir to Normandy
William confirms that his eldest son Robert Curthose is to inherit the Duchy of Normandy.
William Rufus Sent Toward England
William allows his son William Rufus to seek the English crown as the king's final illness worsens.
Succession
Robert gains the support of the French King to challenge William for the throne
Chief Agent
Appointed Chief Agent of the King's Will, the highest official in England
Final Illness
William becomes gravely ill after the Mantes campaign and is taken toward Rouen for his final days.
The Doomsday book reveals 35% of land is
The Doomsday book reveals 35% of land is arable, 30% pasture & 15% woodland. Reveals the Church owns 27%, monarchy 17% & immigrant Barons 49% of land value
Attack on Mantes
William attacks Mantes during his final campaign against French pressure on Normandy's frontier.
Vexin Counter-Offensive
William launches a counter-offensive in the Vexin after renewed conflict with King Philip I of France.
Arrest of Morcar
Morcar is again imprisoned by William Rufus and dies in captivity
Death of Morcar
Death of Morcar
Peerage
Created Duke of Lower Lorraine
Duchy of Normandy
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert
Succession
William dies & leaves the Kingdom of England to William Rufus & the Duchy of Normandy to Robert. Succeeds as Duke of France
Arrest of Odo of Bayeux
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
Arrest
Released after the death of William I the Conqueror
Succession
"How can we give proper service to 2 distant & mutuallly hostile lords?"
Arrest of Odo of Bayeux
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
Arrest
William, on his deathbed in 1087, was reluctantly persuaded by their brother Robert, Count of Mortain to release Odo
Reballion of Rebels in support of Williams son Robert Curthose
After the King's death Odo returned to his earldom and soon organized a rebellion in support of Williams son Robert Curthose
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Arrest of Duncan II
Released by the English Court