May 1080Northumbrian Revolt After Walcher's DeathWilliam I the Conqueror
The killing of Bishop Walcher triggers a northern crisis, prompting William to send forces under Odo of Bayeux.
Historical records for England in 1080, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The killing of Bishop Walcher triggers a northern crisis, prompting William to send forces under Odo of Bayeux.
Birth of Matilda, daughter of Malcolm III of Scotland
Cannot draw Malcolm III into Battle & agrees a peace at Falkirk
Sends Robert Curthose to repel Malcolm III
Constructs "New Castle" as a defence against the Scots, later becomes Newcastle
Robert Curthose establishes a new fortification at Newcastle during the northern campaign conducted under William's authority.
William rejects the request by Pope Gregory VII for an oath of fealty
William sends Odo of Bayeux north to suppress resistance following the death of Bishop Walcher.
Robert Curthose agrees peace with Malcolm III at Falkirk
William reaches an accommodation with Robert and again acknowledges him as heir to Normandy.
William sends Robert Curthose north, where he campaigns against Malcolm III and pressures Scotland toward renewed terms.
After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
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