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The 11th century is the period from 1001 (represented by the Roman numerals MI) through 1100 (MC) in accordance with the Julian calendar, and the 1st century of the 2nd millennium. In the history of Europe , this period is considered the early part of the High Middle Ages .
The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.
This is a timeline of English history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in England and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of England .
It became part of the short-lived North Sea Empire of Cnut, a personal union between England, Denmark and Norway, in the 11th century. The Anglo-Saxons migrated to Britain from mainland northwestern Europe after the Roman Empire's withdrawal from Britain at the beginning of the 5th century.
11 November – Henry I marries Matilda of Scotland, daughter of King Malcolm III of Scotland, at Westminster Abbey. [3] 1101. 3 February – Ranulf Flambard, bishop of Durham, escapes from the Tower of London and flees to Normandy where he joins Robert Curthose, duke of Normandy, who has just returned from the Crusades.
A 13th-century depiction of the coronation of King Stephen After Henry's death, the English throne was taken not by his daughter Matilda, but by Stephen of Blois , ultimately resulting in civil war. Stephen was the son of Stephen-Henry of Blois , one of the powerful counts of northern France, and Adela of Normandy , daughter of William the ...
This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in the 11th century. Events c. 1000 ... c. 1000 – The Battle of Maldon (Old English) [4]
1 11th century. 2 12th century. 3 13th century. 4 14th century. 5 15th century. 6 See also. 7 External links. ... 1327 Edward III usurps the English throne in January