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1085 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1085.

Historical records for France in 1085

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July

Death of Robert Guiscard

Guiscard, Robert · Kephalonia · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Death of Robert Guiscard

Other events (month unknown)

Siege of Corfu

Guiscard, Robert · Corfu · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Guiscard occupies Corfu and Kephalonia

Siege of Kephalonia

Guiscard, Robert · Kephalonia · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars

Guiscard occupies Corfu and Kephalonia

Succession

Robert III Curthose · House / House of Normandy

Canute revives his claim to the English throne made vacant by Swein. Canute is supported by the Count of Flanders, Philip & Robert Curthose

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