Death of Robert de Comines

Date: January 28, 1069 • Location: County Durham, United Kingdom

Robert de Comines, Earl of Northumbria, was killed in Durham, causing William the Conqueror to embark on a campaign to subjugate northern England.

Robert de Comines was briefly Earl of Northumbria. His violent death was one of the key events that led to the Harrying of the North.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United Kingdom's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.