When did the Normans conquer England?
The Normans conquered England in 1066. The Norman conquest began with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy, who claimed the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor. William's invasion force landed in Pevensey, Sussex, on 28 September 1066. He defeated the English army at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, and was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066. The Norman conquest had a profound impact on English society, culture, and language.