Westminster Abbey
Edward's new Westminster Abbey is consecrated while the king remains gravely ill and unable to attend.
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Explore 115 historical events and records for England in 1065.
Historical records for England in 1065
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Westminster Abbey
Present at the consecration of the new abbey church of Westminster, last public act
Westminster Abbey
Present at the consecration of the new abbey church of Westminster
Westminster Abbey
Stigand is associated with the royal church at Westminster when the new abbey is consecrated.
Completion of Westminster Abbey
Edward's great abbey church at Westminster is completed shortly before its consecration.
Declining Health
Edward remains seriously ill at Westminster as the year approaches its end.
Dream
Edward becomes seriously ill late in the year, and later tradition records a troubling final vision.
Final Illness
Edward enters the final stage of his illness at Westminster, dying on 5 January 1066.
Health of Edward the Confessor
Edward's health deteriorates severely near the end of 1065, preventing him from attending Westminster Abbey's consecration.
Household in Exile
Tostig establishes his household in exile at Saint-Omer under Baldwin V's protection.
Westminster at Midwinter
Edward remains at Westminster during midwinter while his new abbey church prepares for consecration.
Winter Exile
Tostig spends the winter at Saint-Omer after losing his Northumbrian earldom.
Other events (month unknown)
Exile of Tostig
Tostig is outlawed after refusing to accept his removal from the earldom of Northumbria.
Exile of Tostig
Tostig is outlawed because he refused to accept his deposition as commanded by Edward
Exile of Tostig
Tostig leaves England with his family and loyal followers and takes refuge with Count Baldwin V in Flanders.
Exile of Tostig
Tostig took ship with his family and some loyal thegns and took refuge with his brother-in-law, Count Baldwin V
Marriage
Harold marries Ealdgyth, sister of Edwin and Morcar, strengthening his political links with the Mercian family.
Marriage to Ealdgyth
Around this period Harold marries Ealdgyth, sister of Edwin and Morcar, strengthening ties with the Mercian family.
Mercian Marriage Alliance
Harold's marriage to Ealdgyth creates a dynastic link with the powerful house of Mercia.
Occupation of York
Northumbrian rebels occupy York, kill several of Tostig's officials and supporters, and summon Morcar to take the earldom.
Peerage
Created Earl of Northumbria from 1065 to 1066
Peerage
Morcar is chosen to replace Tostig as Earl of Northumbria during the northern revolt.
Rebellion of Northumbrian
Edward sends Harold to negotiate with the Northumbrian rebels as their forces move south.
Rebellion of Northumbrian
Harold conveys a message from Edward for Northumbrian rebels to lay down their arms
Rebellion of Northumbrian
The Northumbrian revolt challenges Tostig's rule and forces Edward to decide whether to restore his brother-in-law by force.
Rebellion of Northumbrian
Harold carries Edward's proposals to the Northumbrian rebels and negotiates rather than attempting to restore Tostig by force.
Rebellion of Northumbrian
Harold takes a message from King Edward for Northumbrian rebels to make peace
Rebellion of Northumbrians
Morcar becomes the rebels' chosen earl after Northumbrians rise against Tostig's government.
Rebellion of Northumbrians
The Northumbrians revolt against their Earl Tostig, who is replaced by Morcar and declared an outlaw
Rebellion of Rebels in Britford
Edward holds council during the Northumbrian crisis while seeking a settlement that will avoid civil war.
Rebellion of Rebels in Britford
Holds a royal council to try & avoid civil war
Rebellion of Rebels in Northumbria
Rebellion breaks out after Tostig is created Earl of Northumbria
Siege of Dol
With Conan II, Duke of Brittany when he besieged Rivallon I of Dol, Lord of Dol, in the castle of Combourg
Siege of Dol
William lays siege to Dol, represented on the Bayeux tapestry
Siege of York
The thegns of Yorkshire and the rest of Yorkshire descend on York and occupied the city, they killed Tostigs officials and supporters, then declared Tostig outlawed for his unlawful actions and sent for Morcar, younger brother of Edwin, Earl of Mercia
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