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Timeline
| 6th
Century |
First
Saxon kings |
| 860s |
Vikings
from Norway invade England and settle in the North. |
| 1016 |
The
Viking King Cnut becomes King of England |
| 1040-42 |
King Cnut's son, Harthacanute, is King |
| 1042 |
Edward
the Confessor seizes the throne when Harthacanute dies
in suspicious circumstances. |
| 1051 |
Harold,
Earl of Wessex, rebels against Edward. The rebellion is
defeated with the help of William, Duke of Normandy. Harold
is driven out of the country. |
| 1052
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Harold
allowed to return to England |
| 1064 |
Harold
visits Normandy |
| 1066 |
Edward
the Confessor dies. |
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