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1051 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1051.

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Historical records for France in 1051

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1051

Capture of Alencon

Geoffrey II Martel · Alencon · Warfare / Normandy-Anjou War

Captures Alencon, later re-captured by William I the Conqueror

1051

Capture of Tours

Geoffrey II Martel · Tours · Warfare / Normandy-Anjou War

Counterattacks the Normans & captures Tours

1051

Succession

Odo of Bayeux · Savoy · Bishop · House / House of Savoy

Succeeds as Count of Savoy

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