jun 22, 1066 - Norman Conquest
Description:
The Normans were Vikings who had settled along the coast of France. The local people called them the Norsemen from Norway. They eventually became known as the Normans and the land they lived in became known as Normandy. Through a truce with the King of France, Normandy became a Duchy of France and their leader was called the Duke of Normandy.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 22, 1066
Now
~ 959 years ago