Capture of Durazzo
The Normans took Dyrrhachium in February 1082 and advanced inland, capturing most of Macedonia and Thessaly
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1082 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1082.
Historical records for France in 1082
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February
Capture of Macedonia
The Normans took Dyrrhachium in February 1082 and advanced inland, capturing most of Macedonia and Thessaly
Capture of Thessaly
The Normans took Dyrrhachium in February 1082 and advanced inland, capturing most of Macedonia and Thessaly
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest
Disgraced and imprisoned for having planned a military expedition to Italy
Arrest of Odo of Bayeux
Disgraced and imprisoned for having planned a military expedition to Italy
Invasion of France
Disgraced and imprisoned for having planned a military expedition to Italy
Siege of Corfu
Guiscard Occupies Corfu and Durazzo, defeating the Emperor Alexius during his attack on the Greek Empire
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of France, granted by Emperor Henry IV for services in the Saxon war
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