11th century will the conqueror by Caden Ward

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Born 1 January 1027

Died 9 September 1087

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First Norman King of England

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He settled his power and founded a powerful Anglo-Norman kingdom.

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Was a Christian

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William invaded England in 1066 and won the Battle of Hastings.

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Had nine kids

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born out of wedlock and was called William the Bastard

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William became the Duke of Normandy in 1035, at around seven or eight years old, after his father's death during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. His rule faced constant challenges due to his illegitimacy, with several rebellions threatening his authority.

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William was a cousin of Edward the Confessor, the king of England, and claimed that Edward had promised him the throne. When Edward died childless in 1066, Harold Godwinson was crowned instead, leading William to assert his claim by force.

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William was crowned King of England on Christmas Day in 1066 in Westminster Abbey. His rule brought significant changes to English society, law, and governance.

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In 1085, William ordered the creation of the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land, resources, and population in England. It was used to assess taxes and consolidate control over his kingdom.

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William is credited with beginning the widespread construction of stone castles in England, the most famous being the Tower of London. These fortresses helped him maintain control over the newly conquered land.

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William’s conquest of England had a lasting impact, intertwining English and Norman culture, language, and governance. He is remembered as a pivotal figure in shaping medieval England.

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after william died William's corpse, bloated by this point, wouldn't fit into the short stone sarcophagus that had been created for it. As it was forced into place, “the swollen bowels burst, and an intolerable stench assailed the nostrils of the by-standers and the whole crowd”

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williams children were Robert, future duke of Normandy; Richard, who died as a youth; William Rufus, who succeeded his father as king of England; and Henry, who succeeded William Rufus. One daughter, Adela, became the mother of England's King Stephen.