History
1066
General
Population: 286 Million*
- Astronomy: Halley's Comet mentioned
- Religion: Pope supports William in quest for English crown
- Deaths: Edward the Confessor, Tostig of England, Harold the Confessor of England, Harald Hardrada of Norway,
Europe
- England: Edward the Confessor dies childless and the Witan (council) makes Harold II King who fights brother who attacks with Norse at Stamford Bridge
Tostig and Harold Haardraada of Norway invade England – Harold defeats them at battle of Stamford Bridge killing both
Norman invasion
Battle of Hastings where William of Normandy defeats Harold the Confessor of England
Start of Norman architecture and castle building
Fotheringay Castle begun
End of Viking era of England