Scope
This timeline covers the succession crisis of 1066, William of Normandy's invasion, the decisive defeat of Harold II, and the establishment of Norman rule in England.
Inclusion rule
Include events that materially changed control of the English crown, the success of the Norman invasion, or the consolidation of Norman rule.
Why this timeline exists
The Norman Conquest is one of the decisive turning points in English history and a major hinge between the Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and continental worlds of medieval Europe.
Key phases
- Succession crisis after Edward the Confessor
- Norman invasion
- Defeat of Harold II
- Consolidation of Norman rule