August 1057
Siege of Caen
Henry Is army is massacred by William Duke of Normandy after leaving Caen
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Caen in England. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Henry Is army is massacred by William Duke of Normandy after leaving Caen
William's wife Matilda dies at Caen, ending a marriage that had strengthened the Norman dynasty's continental alliances.
Buried at the Abbey of St Stephen, Caen
Whoever of the two brothers survives will inherit the others lands. Makes peace with Robert Curthose. Deprives Edgar the Atheling of his lands
Captures and sacks Caen during the Normandy campaign
Captures Caen on the River Orne which blocks his way to Crecy
Captures Caen after a three week siege
The rebels from Caux advance on Caen demanding a redress of their grievances
Somersets forces are removed from Caen, he seeks shelter in Calais
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