Homage
In the Treaty of Abernethy between William the Conqueror & Malcolm III of Scotland Malcolm pays homage to William
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1072 in England
Explore 14 historical events and records for England in 1072.
Historical records for England in 1072
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Treaty of Abernethy
In the Treaty of Abernethy Malcolm III agrees to expel Edgar. In the Treaty of Abernethy between William the Conqueror & Malcolm III of Scotland Malcolm pays homage to William
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Edgar Aetheling Expelled from Scotland
The settlement with Malcolm III requires the Scottish king to stop supporting Edgar the Aetheling against William.
Exile of Edgar the Atheling
Edgar remains in Scotland until 1072, when William invaded Scotland and forced King Malcolm to submit to his overlordship
Exile of Edgar the Atheling
Takes up residence in Flanders, whose count, Robert the Frisian, was hostile to the Normans
Homage
Frustrated by Malcolm IIIs Fabian tactics, agrees peace when Malcolm becomes a vassal
Invasion of Scotland
Edgar remains in Scotland until 1072, when William invaded Scotland and forced King Malcolm to submit to his overlordship
Invasion of Scotland
Retaliates for Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria, enters Lothian & reaches Fife
Invasion of Scotland
William Invades Scotland reaching Perth, Malcolm III makes peace & becomes a vassal
Land and Sea Expedition to Scotland
William leads a coordinated land and sea expedition into Scotland after repeated northern tensions.
Malcolm III Submits
Malcolm III accepts terms at Abernethy after William's invasion reaches deep into Scotland.
Scottish Hostage Secured
The settlement is reinforced by the acceptance of Malcolm III's son as a hostage for Scottish compliance.
Siege of Fife
Retaliates for Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria, enters Lothian & reaches Fife
Siege of Lothian
Retaliates for Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria, enters Lothian & reaches Fife
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