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England in 1078

Historical records for England in 1078, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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6Events
2Named people
4Places
3Categories

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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

Names involved

AlfegeWilliam I the Conqueror

Places involved

CanterburyNew ForestNormandyTower of London

Provenance

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