Denmark
The Danish-Norwegian war was finally over, at Goeta river the 2 kings promised to keep the peace as long as they lived. Twelve good men secured the border between Denmark and Sweden, with 5 stones, the 6 Danish men were: Tolli,Totti and Toki from Jutland, Gymkil from Sjaelland & Dan from Skaane & Grimtun from Halland. |
| King Harold was warned by Halleys comet |
Harold Godwinson shipwrecked at Ponthieu, Normandy and was taken captive by Guy I, Count of Ponthieu, who took him to his home castle of Beaurain.
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| Harold Godwinson swore an oath to William the conqueror |
Normandy
Duke of Normandy, William demanded the release of the Harold Godwinson, and Count Guy delivered Harold Godwinson after being paid a ransom for him.
Harold was not released from Normandy until he too had sworn on the Holy Relics to be Duke William's vassal, and to aid him to the throne of England, this was displayed on the Bayeux Tapestry.
William had secured the border with Anjou, William was involved in a rebellion in the Duchy of Brittany. He supported Riwallon rebellion against Dol Conan II in the Breton-Norman war.
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| Breton-Norman war, Bayeux tapestry |
Roger de Hauteville attacked Palermo.
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| Map of Skaane,Halland & Blekinge |
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