Duchy of Normandy

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911 – 1259 · up to 39 thousand km² · Europe

Capital: Rouen

The Duchy of Normandy grew out of the 911 Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between King Charles III of West Francia and the Viking leader Rollo. The duchy was named for its inhabitants, the Normans.

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Predecessors: Kingdom of Brittany

Events on its territory

• 1066 Battle of Hastings