William I the Conqueror11 May 1068
Eldred Archbishop of York crowns Matilda as Queen of England
England · House / House of Normandy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
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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