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