1066 CEReputable sourceWell documented
The Norman Conquest
On the timeline · around 1066 CE ·
What happened
On 14 October 1066 William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, and by Christmas he was crowned king of England. Over the next years the Normans replaced the Anglo-Saxon ruling class and remade England's government, church, and language.
Why it matters
The Norman Conquest tied England closely to continental Europe, transformed the English language and aristocracy, and is one of the great turning points of British history.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Battle of Hastings · Reputable source