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| Conan 2 vs William the bastard in the Breton-Norman war |
An unexpected ally came to Harald Godwinson. King Harold’s brother Tostig had been deprived of his earldom in Northumbria by Edward in October 1065
France
William of Normandy sent word to Brittany, warning them against attacking his lands, because he was backed by the pope.
Conan 2 of Brittany said to William that he would take the opportunity to invade, William's army set out for battle. Rivallon 1 of Dol, lord of Coumborg joined William,
Outside the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, two Norman soldiers became mired in quicksand, but Harold Godwinson, saved their lives. William the conqueror`s army chased Conan from Dol-de-Bretagne to Rennes and the Britons finally surrendered at Château de Dinan.
William of Normandy sent word to Brittany, warning them against attacking his lands, because he was backed by the pope.
Conan 2 of Brittany said to William that he would take the opportunity to invade, William's army set out for battle. Rivallon 1 of Dol, lord of Coumborg joined William,
Outside the monastery of Mont Saint-Michel, two Norman soldiers became mired in quicksand, but Harold Godwinson, saved their lives. William the conqueror`s army chased Conan from Dol-de-Bretagne to Rennes and the Britons finally surrendered at Château de Dinan.
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| William ordered the construction of ships |
Ireland:
Ragnvald Gudrødsson’s son, Echmaracach (‘Horseman’),ruled Dublin+ the
Isle of Man, without formally being declared king until his death in
1065.
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