28 September 1066 | William the Conqueror lands in England


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WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR LANDS AT PEVENSEY

28 SEPTEMBER 1066

On one of the most dramatic days of English history, William, Duke of Normandy, lands his invasion fleet at Pevensey. His c. 10,000 men would go on to defeat Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings.