Battle of Hastings - Wikipedia
The Battle of Hastings[a] was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of William, Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold …
Battle of Hastings | Summary, Facts, & Significance | Britannica
Dec 5, 2025 · Norman Conquest, the military conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy, primarily effected by his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings (October 14, 1066) and …
1066: The Year That Changed England - Google Arts & Culture
On 14 October 1066 Duke William of Normandy defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. It remains one of the most famous events in English history. The Norman victory had a lasting...
BBC - History - British History in depth: 1066
It all began with the death of Edward the Confessor, in January 1066. The Bayeux tapestry depicts Edward on his deathbed, offering the English crown to Harold, and this event is …
1066 And The Norman Conquest - English Heritage
Find out all about the Battle of Hastings, learn about the momentous events of 1066, and discover how the Norman Conquest transformed England.
Battle of Hastings: Facts, Date & William the Conqueror | HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · At the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066, King Harold II of England was defeated by the invading Norman forces of William the Conqueror. By the end of the bloody, …
Battle of Hastings - World History Encyclopedia
Jan 11, 2019 · The Battle of Hastings in south-east England on 14 October 1066 saw the defeat of the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II (r. Jan-Oct 1066) by the invading Norman army...