# William the Conqueror dies (1087)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1087-william-the-conqueror-dies
Categories: ruler-change

William died in Normandy and divided his dominions between his sons. 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 1087 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The split between England and Normandy opened decades of dynastic rivalry.

## Why it matters
The split between England and Normandy opened decades of dynastic rivalry.

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

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — William the Conqueror dies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=William+the+Conqueror+dies&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — William the Conqueror dies](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=William+the+Conqueror+dies)
- [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/)