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Rule of Normandy
Under the Treaty of St Clair-Sur-Epte Normandy is handed over to Rollo
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Normandy in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Under the Treaty of St Clair-Sur-Epte Normandy is handed over to Rollo
Norman nobels rebel against the accession of William of Normandy
Henry I plans to invade Normandy with by Geoffrey of Martel & Count Enguerrand II
Henry I plans to invade Normandy with by Geoffrey of Martel & Count Enguerrand II
Henry I plans to invade Normandy with by Geoffrey of Martel & Count Enguerrand II
Henry I, Geoffrey Martel, Theobald of Blois, William of Aquitaine & Guy invade
Henry I, Geoffrey Martel, Theobald of Blois, William of Aquitaine & Guy invade
Henry I & Odo attempt to capture Normandy but Odo is defeated & Henry withdraws
Henry I, Geoffrey Martel, Theobald of Blois, William of Aquitaine & Guy invade
Henry I, Geoffrey Martel, Theobald of Blois, William of Aquitaine & Guy invade
Henry I, Geoffrey Martel, Theobald of Blois, William of Aquitaine & Guy invade
Henry Is army crosses the frontier into Normandy
William summons Norman, Breton, Frankish and Flemish allies to provide men, ships, horses and equipment for the invasion.
William seeks papal approval for his expedition, strengthening the religious and political case presented for invading England.
Robert of Mortain prepares to support his half brother William in the English expedition
Roger of Montgomery helps secure Norman interests while the expedition is assembled
William organises his army into Norman Breton Flemish and French contingents
Horses weapons and provisions are collected for a large amphibious invasion
William obtains papal support for his claim and incorporates the blessing into the justification for his English expedition.
William presents Harolds earlier oath as evidence supporting the Norman claim to England
William learns that Harold Godwinson has taken the English crown and begins preparing to enforce his own claim.
Eustace of Boulogne joins William's multinational expedition and contributes forces to the campaign for the English throne.
Odo supports his half-brother William during the organisation of the invasion and helps sustain the Norman war effort.
Henry I invades Normandy & breaks the Treaty of Alton signed with his brother Robert II
Henry I invades Normandy
After the Battle of Tinchebray Normandy & England are ruled by a single ruler
Fails during his 1st invasion of Normandy to reclaim his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy
Fails during his 1st invasion of Normandy to reclaim his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy
Fails during his 2nd invasion of Normandy to reclaim his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy
Fails during his 2nd invasion of Normandy to reclaim his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy
After the death of Henry I claims the Duchy of Normandy
Invades Normandy after the death of Henry I
After the death of Henry I claims the Duchy of Normandy
Gives Normandy to his son Henry, later Henry II
Richard recaptures Normandy after his release from Austrian captivity
Richard recaptures Normandy after his release from Austrian captivity
After Johns trial Philip captures the castles of Boutevant, Gournai & Arques
Philip wants Normandy to become an inegral part of France
Completes the capture of Normandy from John by taking Rouen
Under the Treaty of Paris Henry III gives up his claim to Normandy
Recaptures Normandy
Captures Normandy from the English
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
A rebellion over a salt tax is crushed by the army & by use of military terror
Provenance
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