Battle of Hastings 1066
Duke William of Normandy defeats Harold II; the Norman Conquest reshapes English language and institutions.
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Key facts
| Date | 1066 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 50.91° N, 0.49° E |
| Nearest city on the map | London (about 79 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1000) | England |
Rulers in 1066
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|
| Byzantium | Late Macedonian dynasty and turmoil | 1025–1081 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Henry IV | 1056–1106 |
| France | Philip I | 1060–1108 |
| England / UK | Edward the Confessor | 1042–1066 |
Europe around 1066
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