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England in 1097

Historical records for England in 1097, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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5Events
3Named people
2Places
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1097CoupWilliam II Rufus

London · House / House of Normandy

Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III

1097Exile of William II RufusWilliam II Rufus

London · House / House of Normandy

King Edgar, son of Malcolm III, flees to England after his fathers death

1097Invasion of ScotlandEdgar the Atheling

Warfare / England War

Leads a Norman expedition to Scotland

1097Resignation of Anselm of BecAnselm of Bec

Canterbury · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Resigns his see & sails from Dover

1097Resignation of Anselm of BecWilliam II Rufus

Canterbury · House / House of Normandy

Anselm resigns & leaves his estates in Canterbury to William

1097SuccessionEdgar the Atheling

Warfare / England War

Edgar the Atheling deposes the usurper Donaldbane in favour of his nephew Edgar

1097SuccessionWilliam II Rufus

London · House / House of Normandy

Edgar agrees to become a vassal of William II & overthrow his uncle Donald III

Names involved

Anselm of BecEdgar the AthelingWilliam II Rufus

Places involved

CanterburyLondon

Provenance

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