Norman conquest of England
Also known as Norman conquest, The Norman Conquest of England
1066 invasion and conquest of England by Normans
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The Norman conquest of England was the 1066 invasion and takeover of England by Normans, a people from what is now France. This event fundamentally transformed English culture, government, and language by introducing Norman-French influences that shaped the development of English society for centuries to come.
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- Norman Conquest of England
- start time
- 1066-09-28
- end time
- 1075-00-00
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Location of major events during the Norman Conquest in 1066
The Norman Conquest of England (or the Conquest) was an 11th-century invasion by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.