25th December
Kingship
William I begins his reign over England after the conquest
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William the Conqueror biography timeline
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1066–1066 record span
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1 country
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William the Conqueror: life, career and historical significance
Duke of Normandy who invaded England in 1066 and defeated Harold II at Hastings. The Norman Conquest transformed English landholding, government, castle building and aristocratic culture, tying the kingdom more closely to continental Europe.
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William the Conqueror: dated events and historical records
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