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Execution of Waltheof

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

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Chronological records

1076

William I the Conqueror31 May 1076

Winchester · Warfare / Military

William permits Earl Waltheof's execution for involvement in the revolt of the earls, eliminating a prominent English magnate.

Names involved

William I the Conqueror

Provenance

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