# William of Normandy lands in England (1066)

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William's invasion force landed at Pevensey after Harold had marched north against the Norwegians. Within the broader Norman & Angevin Britain period, Norman conquest, cross-Channel lordship and royal reform created a new aristocracy and a more centralized monarchy. This event is placed at 28 September 1066 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The landing began the final phase of the Norman bid for the English crown.

## Why it matters
The landing began the final phase of the Norman bid for the English crown.

Ruler at the time: [William I](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — William of Normandy lands in England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=William+of+Normandy+lands+in+England&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — William of Normandy lands in England](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=William+of+Normandy+lands+in+England)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [The National Archives — medieval education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)