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AI Overview The year \(1066\) is most famous for the Norman
Conquest of England, a pivotal event that began with the death of King
Edward the Confessor and ended with William the Conqueror defeating the English forces at the Battle of Hastings on October \(14,1066\). This
victory led to a significant transformation of English society, law, and culture under Norman rule. -a Succession crisis: King Edward the
Confessor died without a clear heir, leading to multiple claimants for
the throne, including Harold Godwinson, the English earl who was crowned king.-a Invasions: Harold's reign was challenged by two invasions: one by
the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada in the north, and another by William,
Duke of Normandy, in the south.-a Battle of Stamford Bridge: Harold successfully repelled the Norwegian invasion, defeating and killing both Hardrada and his own brother Tostig at the Battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25.-a Battle of Hastings: While Harold was marching his
exhausted army south to meet the new threat, William landed his forces
at Pevensey. Harold met William at the Battle of Hastings on October 14,
where his forces were defeated and he was killed, likely by an arrow.-a
Norman rule: After the victory, William marched to London, where English leaders submitted to him, and he was crowned King on Christmas Day,
1066. This marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon era and the beginning of
Norman rule, which brought about sweeping changes, including a new
feudal system and the construction of many castles.
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