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1088 in England

Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 1088.

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Historical records for England in 1088

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1088

Castellan

Beaumont, Henry de · Warwick · Castellan of Warwick Castle · Warfare / Military

Appointed Castellan of Warwick Castle

1088

Castellan

Beaumont, Henry de · Warwick · Castellan of Warwick Castle · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Appointed Castellan of Warwick Castle

1088

Exile of William II Rufus

William II Rufus · Rochester · House / House of Normandy

Odo had control of Rochester castle, but is forced into exile by William Rufus

1088

Siege of Rochester

William II Rufus · Rochester · House / House of Normandy

Odo had control of Rochester castle, but is forced into exile by William Rufus

1088

Succession

William II Rufus · House / House of Normandy

Beats off a challenge from Odo who plans to replace him by Robert Curthose of Normandy

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