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How 1066 altered England’s fate FOREVER
1066 is the most famous year in English history, was marked by not just one, but three major battles, and saw three different men ruling as king of England. Marc Morris charts the events of 1066 and the fates of the key contenders in the fight for England's throne

- Dr David Musgrove, FSA
- , Dr Marc Morris
Published: November 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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The year 1066 is the most famous year in English history, and was marked by not just one, but three major battles, and saw three different men ruling as king of England.
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In the third episode of our series on 1066, Marc Morris, in conversation with David Musgrove, outlines how the tumultuous year played out and charts the fates of the key contenders in the fight for England's throne.
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Authors
Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director
David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra
Dr Marc MorrisHistorian and broadcaster
Dr Marc Morris is a historian and broadcaster who specialises in the Middle Ages.
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