Execution of Waltheof
William permits Earl Waltheof's execution for involvement in the revolt of the earls, eliminating a prominent English magnate.
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1076 in England
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Historical records for England in 1076
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Siege of Dol
William besieges Dol in Brittany while pursuing Ralph de Gael, one of the leaders of the English revolt.
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Defeat at Dol
French intervention forces William to abandon the siege of Dol and retreat from Brittany.
Invasion of Brittany
Persuaded to abandon the invasion by Philip I. Invades Brittany to capture the Earl of Norfolk
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