The Battle of Hastings (1066)
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This scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Battle of Hastings in 1066, during which William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated the Anglo-Saxon king Harold II and seized the English throne. This victory marked a major turning point in European history, establishing a new Norman elite in England and strengthening the connections between French and English territories. It also illustrates the importance of dynastic conflicts and conquests in shaping medieval kingdoms.