3h 1min, sep 28, 1066 y - Norman Conquest of England
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Duke William of Normandy lands his army of 4 to 7 thousand knights on the British mainland, beginning his subjugation of England.He would eventually emerge victorious and establish himself as the first Norman king of England, gaining the nickname "The Conqueror."
This event would have a significant impact on the development of English culture and the English language.
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3h 1min, sep 28, 1066 y
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~ 959 years ago