1064Arrest of Harold IIHarold II
Handed over by Guy de Ponthieu to William I the Conqueror at the latters order
Historical records for England in 1064, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Handed over by Guy de Ponthieu to William I the Conqueror at the latters order
Held for ransom by the Count of Ponthieu after being found shipwrecked off France
Hands Harold Godwinson over to William I the Conqueror
Hears of Harolds arrest & demands that Guy of Ponthieu hand him over to him
The Bayeux Tapestry begins its narrative with Edward the Confessor sending Harold on a mission to Normandy.
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold being brought before William after his release.
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold leaving Bosham before sailing across the Channel.
The embroidery shows Harold rescuing Norman soldiers from tidal waters near Mont-Saint-Michel.
The embroidery shows Harold's ship driven onto the coast controlled by Guy of Ponthieu.
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William presenting arms to Harold after the Breton campaign.
The embroidery shows William leading an expedition into Brittany with Harold among his followers.
The embroidery shows William ordering Guy of Ponthieu to release Harold into Norman custody.
Birth of Robert de Clare, founder of the House of FitzWalter
William campaigns in Brittany while Harold Godwinson is present in Normandy and accompanies the Norman forces.
William later presents Harold's disputed oath as evidence that Harold had promised to support his succession to England.
Orders the execution of Ulf after he complains about Tostigs high taxes. Orders the execution of Gamel after he complains about Tostigs high taxes
Harold II marries Aldith, daughter of the Earl of Mercia & former wife of Gruffydd
Harold allegedly swears an oath to William supporting his claim to the English throne. Harold allegedly swears an oath supporting William Is claim to the English throne. Crosses the Channel & is captured, rescued by William & supports his succession
Harold allegedly swears an oath to William supporting his claim to the English throne. Harold allegedly swears an oath supporting William Is claim to the Englishe throne
The embroidery portrays Harold swearing an oath over sacred relics before William.
Held for ransom by the Count of Ponthieu after being found shipwrecked off France
The embroidery depicts Harold reporting to the ageing Edward after returning from Normandy.
The Bayeux Tapestry shows Harold returning to England after his stay in Normandy.
Held for ransom by the Count of Ponthieu after being found shipwrecked off France
Harold II is shipwrecked off Normandy at Ponthieu
Harold II, then Earl of Wessex, is shipwrecked off Normandy at Ponthieu
Harold II swears an oath to William & supports his claim to the throne of England
Harold II swears an oath to William & supports his claim to the throne of England
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