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Where did William I land when he invaded England in 1066?
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When William I invaded England in 1066, he landed at Pevensey in Sussex on the morning of September 28, following a favorable change in the wind. After disembarking, he quickly moved his forces eastward along the coast to Hastings, where he fortified his position to establish a bridgehead for his campaign.12