CE 1066 - The Norman Conquest occurs.

In 1066, the Norman Conquest of Britain began when William, Duke of Normandy, invaded the island of England.

William defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings and was crowned King William I of England.

The Norman Conquest changed the course of English history, introducing a foreign ruling class and a foreign language.

As a result of the Norman Conquest, England became part of a larger European network of kings, dukes, and counts.

The Norman language, a form of French, became the language of the court and government, replacing Anglo-Saxon as the dominant language.

England's feudal system, which granted land to powerful lords in exchange for loyalty, was also introduced by the Normans.

The Normans built new castles, cathedrals, and churches, and introduced new laws and customs.

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