William 1 the conqueror biography
William the Conqueror - Life, Death & Facts - Biography
| William the Conqueror | |
|---|---|
| 1st Norman King of England | |
| In Power | Dec. 25, 1066 – Sept. 9, 1087 |
| Crowned | December 25, 1066 |
| Born | c. 1028 Château de Falaise, Falaise, Normandy |
| Died | Sept.
9, 1087 (at age 58–59) |
| Ethnicity | Norman |
William the Conqueror (c.
Guillaume (Normandie) de Normandie (abt.1027-1087) - WikiTree
1028-1087), also referred to as William the Bastard, or William of Normandy, was the first English King of Norman origin. He reigned from 1066 to 1087. William was an illegitimate son of Duke Robert I and Arletta (Tanner’s daughter), probably the reason why his contemporaries decided to refer to him as “William the Bastard.” William became famous after he killed and defeated the very last Anglo-Saxon king of England during the Battle of Hastings.
Early Life
William the Conqueror was born in 1028 in Falaise, Normandy.
It is believed that William’s mother was one of the members of the Ducal household. However, she never married Robert and instead William the Conqueror - Wikipedia LUKIS