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The Norman conquest of England begins with the Battle of Hastings.

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Norman Conquest

11th-century invasion and conquest of England by Normans

The Norman Conquest of England 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.
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Battle of Hastings

Battle between English and Normans in 1066

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman Conquest of England. It took place approximately 7 mi (11 km) northwest of…
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October 14

Day of the year

October 14 is the 287th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 78 days remain until the end of the year.
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