History
The Battle of Hastings (1066)
In 1066 William, Duke of Normandy — known as William the Conqueror — defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings, where King Harold was killed. It was the last successful foreign invasion of England and began Norman rule.
Key facts
- ◆ The battle took place in 1066, the single most-tested date in the handbook.
- ◆ William the Conqueror became King of England after his victory.
- ◆ King Harold of England was killed during the battle.
- ◆ The Norman Conquest is recorded in the Bayeux Tapestry.
It was the last time England was successfully invaded.