1086 ⟶ William the Conqueror Orders the Domesday Book
– The Domesday Book is initiated by William I of England.
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👶 Birth of William II of England
William II of England the son of William the Conqueror, was born.⟶
Medieval EnglandMonarchyWilliam the ConquerorSuccession
United Kingdom📜 William the Conqueror Orders the Domesday Book
– The Domesday Book is initiated by William I of England.⟶
Middle AgesNorman ConquestTaxationFeudalismWilliam the ConquerorCensusLand OwnershipEconomic History
United Kingdom📜 Compilation of the Domesday Book
compilation of the Domesday Book by order of William I of England; it was similar to a modern-day government census, as it was used by William to thoroughly document all the landholdings within the kingdom that could be properly taxed.⟶
Medieval EnglandWilliam the ConquerorTaxationCensusFeudalismLand OwnershipGovernanceNorman ConquestAdministration
United Kingdom👑 William II Crowned King of England
William II of England, son of William the Conqueror, is crowned king of England.⟶
MonarchyMedieval EnglandNorman ConquestSuccessionKingFeudalismGovernance
United Kingdom⚔️ Failed Rebellion Against William II
Rebellion of 1088 against William II of England led by Odo of Bayeux.⟶
Medieval EnglandNorman ConquestRebellionCivil WarFeudalismMilitary Conflict
United Kingdom🏦 Founding of the Bank of England
The Bank of England is established.⟶
BankingFinanceCreditMonetary PolicyMercantilismEconomic DevelopmentWilliam III
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