Historical Events tagged with "conquer"
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Politics & Government
Edgar the Ætheling Proclaimed King of England
October 15th, 1066 958 years ago
Following the death of Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, Edgar the Ætheling was proclaimed King of England by the Witan. Despite this proclamation, he never received a formal coronation. Within two months, he conceded power to William the Conqueror, marking a pivotal shift in English governance and the beginning of Norman rule in England.
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