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Scottish Hostage Secured

England · Warfare / England War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1072Date range
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Chronological records

1072

William I the Conqueror1072

Abernethy · Warfare / England War

The settlement is reinforced by the acceptance of Malcolm III's son as a hostage for Scottish compliance.

Names involved

William I the Conqueror

Provenance

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