| Year | Day/Month | Title |
| Canute (1016 - 1035) |
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1031 | | Robert the Pious dies
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| | Robert, the King of France, died and was succeeded by his son Henry. |
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| | Harthacnut (1040 - 1042) |
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1041 | | Truce of God
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| | France had descended into what is now known as the 'Anarchy of Feudalism' . Law had broken down and the Earls and Barons lived in fortified castles. Many of these lords robed from the surrounding land to make themselves rich. It was extremely dangerous to travel even on the main roads. Famines were common and trading had almost stopped. To stop the deterioration the Church introduced the Truce of God. The truce outlawed any kind of fighting from Thursday evening to Monday morning. |
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| | Edward the Confessor (1042 - 1066) |
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1054 | | Battle of Mortemer
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| | Battle fought between Henry, the King of France, and William, the Duke of Normandy. Henry wanted to take control of the Normandy area which was preventing the French access to the English Channel. The Normans defeated the French. |
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1057 | | The Battle of Varaville
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| | Another battle fought between Henry, the King of France, and William, the Duke of Normandy. Again the Normans defeated the French King's army. |
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1060 | | Henry, King of France, dies to be followed by Philippe
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| | Henry I King of France died. His son, Philippe, became King although he was only eight years old. France was administered by Baldwin one of Philippe's uncles. |
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