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1078CanonizationAlfege
Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church
Lanfranc and Anselm remember Alfeges last known words, to the Danish cries of "Give us gold", he had replied, "The gold I give you is the Word of God". Alfege is canonized, two churchmen, Archbishop Lanfranc and St Anselm agree that sainthood had been achieved in the cause of divine justice
1078Conflict with Robert CurthoseWilliam I the Conqueror
Normandy · Warfare / Military
William campaigns against supporters of his son Robert as their family dispute develops into armed conflict.
1078Death of AlfegeAlfege
Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church
Alfege is canonized, two churchmen, Archbishop Lanfranc and St Anselm agree that sainthood had been achieved in the cause of divine justice
1078New ForestWilliam I the Conqueror
New Forest · House / House of Normandy
The New Forest is made into a Royal hunting ground
1078Robert Curthose RebelsWilliam I the Conqueror
Normandy · House / House of Normandy
William's eldest son Robert Curthose rebels after prolonged frustration over his lack of independent authority.
1078Tower of LondonWilliam I the Conqueror
Tower of London · House / House of Normandy
Begins construction of the Tower of London starting with the white Tower