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William the Conqueror was a Norman King, who successfully invaded England in He established Norman rule in England, having a large impact on English life and history.
Anglo saxon biography of williams
The invasion created a close link between the fortunes of France and England. All English kings can trace their lineage to William the Conqueror.
William the Conqueror was a descendent of a famous Viking Rollo, who was the first Viking to rule Normandy &#; a part of France from AD.
William was born in in Falaise, the Duchy of Normandy.
His father was Robert I, Duke of Normandy, but he was born out of marriage to Robert&#;s mistress &#; Herleva. This illegitimate birth diminished William&#;s prestige and entitlement to the throne.
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His political enemies often referred to him as William the Bastard. His ascendency to the head of the Norman kingdom was not guaranteed as Norman Lords fought amongst themselves for the right to rule the kingdom.
In , aged 19, he had to lead a fight against a rebellion in his Duchy.
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