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1078 in England

Explore 6 historical events and records for England in 1078.

Historical records for England in 1078

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Canonization

Alfege ยท Canterbury ยท 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

Conflict with Robert Curthose

William I the Conqueror ยท Normandy ยท Warfare / Military

William campaigns against supporters of his son Robert as their family dispute develops into armed conflict.

Death of Alfege

Alfege ยท Canterbury ยท 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

New Forest

William I the Conqueror ยท New Forest ยท House / House of Normandy

The New Forest is made into a Royal hunting ground

Robert Curthose Rebels

William I the Conqueror ยท Normandy ยท House / House of Normandy

William's eldest son Robert Curthose rebels after prolonged frustration over his lack of independent authority.

Tower of London

William I the Conqueror ยท Tower of London ยท House / House of Normandy

Begins construction of the Tower of London starting with the white Tower

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