King Of The Conqueror: William The Bastard

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William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror was born in 1028, in the town Falaise, France. Back in the day he was known as “William the Bastard” or “William the Conqueror”, whichever people would prefer. He was given the name “William the Bastard” because whenever he was conceived his parents were not married. After sometime has passed, his mom finally married a man, however, that man was not his father. At an early age he became the Duke of Normandy, which happened when he reached the age of 8 years old. With the help of King Henry I of France, William managed to survive the early years of his life and his reign. William’s father’s occupation was a tanner, or a person who tans animal hides, in order to make a living. In the late 1040’s in …show more content…

During the 11th century, the Norman conquest of England was lead by William the Conqueror. During the conquest more than 100,000 people died as a result of the conquest. During the conquest castles were introduced in Britain, also the Normans introduced chivalry to Britain. England changed drastically, and permanently due to his conquest. He made England speak Franglais. His jester rode with him to the Battle of Hastings and taunted the English by juggling his sword, and was the first casualty initiating the historic skirmish during the Battle of Hastings, which took place on Senlac Hill which is seven miles from the town of Hastings England. During the battle both sides took a break for lunch. William defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings. The battle lasted all day and was over when King Harold was killed by a shot in the eye with an …show more content…

William managed to survive the early years. William the Conqueror banned the English slave trade. He ruled England for 21 years and Normandy for 31 more years. Last portion of his life was spent in Normandy, hunting and indulging his generous appetite.
After getting thrown off his horse at a battle in 1087, he ruptured his intestines, and he got an infection that killed him several weeks later. Priests tried to stuff him into a stone coffin, and they pushed on his abdomen causing it to burst. He died September 9th, 1087 in Rouen, France. King Edward names Harold Godwinson as his heir. Harold wasted no time and was crowned the next day.
William the Conqueror had several children which included five daughters and four sons. "William the Conqueror." (Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 09 Nov. 2016. Web. 05 Apr. 2017.) William the Conqueror’s third son William Rufus became the second king of England. He was known as William the II. He became king in 1087 and was king until August 1100. The name of William became popular all around England and the world because of King William the

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