Historical eventJanuary 281069

Robert de Comines

Robert de Comines, Earl of Northumbria, was killed in Durham, causing William the Conqueror to embark on a campaign to subjugate northern England.

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When
Wednesday, January 28 1069957 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
11th century · 1060s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1069.

Type: human.

What happened

Robert de Comines, Earl of Northumbria, was killed in Durham, causing William the Conqueror to embark on a campaign to subjugate northern England.

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When did Robert de Comines happen?

January 28 1069 — 957 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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