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Norman Conquest (1066)
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In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, defeated the English king Harold at the Battle of Hastings and became King of England, known as William the Conqueror. This was the last time England was successfully invaded. The Normans brought big changes to language, law and land.
Memory tip: 1066, the last successful invasion of England. William the Conqueror wins at Hastings.
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In which year was the Battle of Hastings?
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