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1057 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1057.

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Historical records for France in 1057

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March

1 March 1057

Invasion of Normandy

Henry I · Angers · Warfare / France-Normandy War

Henry I & Geoffrey Martel meet to plan an invasion of Normandy

August

August 1057

Invasion of Normandy

Henry I · Normandy · Warfare / France-Normandy War

Henry Is army crosses the frontier into Normandy

August 1057

Peace

Henry I · Warfare / France-Normandy War

Henry I agrees a humiliating peace with William of Normandy

August 1057

Siege of Caen

Henry I · Caen · Warfare / France-Normandy War

Henry Is army sacks Caen. Henry Is army is massacred by William Duke of Normandy after leaving Caen

Other events (month unknown)

1057

Capture of Capua

Richard of Aversa · Capua · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Captures Capua

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