William I the Conqueror1035
Succeeds as Duke of Normandy
England · House / House of Normandy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Succeeds as Duke of Normandy
Visits Edward the Confessor, 1st cousin once removed, claims he is promised the throne. Succeeds as King of England
Succeeds as King of England
Harold II swears an oath to William & supports his claim to the throne of England
After Edward's death William asks Harold to honour his oath to him, Harold refuses
Succeeds as King of England. Canute revives the claim of his father King Swein to the English throne
Williams sons Robert, William & Henry outlive him
Succeeds as King of England
Robert gains the support of the French King to challenge William for the throne
Beats off a challenge from Odo who plans to replace him by Robert Curthose of Normandy
Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III
Succeeds as King of England
Henry rides to Winchester & takes possession of the Treasury
Takes possession of the Treasury at Winchester goes to London & proclaims himself King. Proclaims himself King while Robert is fighting in the Crusades
Henrys son drowns crossing to England from Normandy in the "White Ship". Henry is left with 1 heir, Matilda
Declared Heiress presumptive
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