William I the Conqueror , King of England

M, (1027 - 9 September 1087)
Father-Biological*Robert I the Devil , Duke of Normandy and Count of Hiesmois b. c 1000, d. 22 Jul 1035
Mother-Biological*Herleva de Falaise b. c 1003, d. c 1050
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Last Edited=13 May 2023
William the Conqueror
     William I the Conqueror , King of England was born in 1027 at Falaise, Calvados, Normandy, France.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Robert I the Devil , Duke of Normandy and Count of Hiesmois and Herleva de Falaise. William I the Conqueror , King of England was also known as William the Bastard.2 William succeeded his father as the Duke of Normandy in 1035.3,4

William I the Conqueror , King of England married Matilda of Flanders ~ Duchess of Normandy and Queen of England, daughter of Baldwin V the Pious de Lille , Count of Flanders and Adelaide of France , Princess of France, in 1053.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 William invaded England and defeated Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.3,4,5 William was crowned the King of England in December 1066 at London, England.3,5,4 He died on 9 September 1087 at Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France.1,2,3,4,5 He was buried at Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen, Calvados, Normandy, France.1,4

Children of William I the Conqueror , King of England and Matilda of Flanders ~ Duchess of Normandy and Queen of England

Citations

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