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- William the Conqueror [a] (c. 1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, [b] was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy (as William II) from 1035 onward.
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May 13, 2024 · William the Conqueror was king of England from 1066 until his death in 1087. He made himself the mightiest noble in France and then seized control of England in 1066, crowning himself King William I. He was one of the greatest soldiers and rulers of the Middle Ages, and he changed the course of English history.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: The policies of William the Conqueror, king of England from 1066 until his death in 1087, may be largely responsible for eventually making Britain the most powerful...
Jan 30, 2019 · William the Conqueror (c. 1027-1087), also known as William, Duke of Normandy, led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 when he defeated and killed his rival Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. Crowned King William I of England on Christmas Day 1066, he secured his new realm after five years of hard battles against rebels and invaders.
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At the time of his invasion of England, William was a very experienced and ruthless military commander, ruler and administrator who had unified Normandy and inspired fear and respect outside his duchy.
May 3, 2022 · William I, usually known as William the Conqueror (and sometimes William the Bastard) was the first Norman king of England. He seized the throne after victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066…. Jessica Brain. 14 min read. The victory enjoyed by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings brought the dominance of the Anglo-Saxons to an ...
William I, known as William the Conqueror, (born c. 1028, Falaise, Normandy—died Sept. 9, 1087, Rouen), Duke of Normandy (1035–87) and king of England (1066–87). Though born out of wedlock, he succeeded his father as duke of Normandy, subduing rebellions and becoming the mightiest noble in France.