Family history of william the conqueror
Family history of william the conqueror
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William the Conqueror
King of England (1066–1087), Duke of Normandy (1035–1087)
For other uses, see William the Conqueror (disambiguation).
William the Conqueror | |
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William is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry during the Battle of Hastings, lifting his helmet to show that he is still alive. | |
Reign | 25 December 1066 – 9 September 1087 |
Coronation | 25 December 1066 |
Predecessor | |
Successor | William II |
Reign | 3 July 1035 – 9 September 1087 |
Predecessor | Robert I |
Successor | Robert II |
Born | c. 1028[1] Falaise, Duchy of Normandy |
Died | 9 September 1087 (aged about 59) Priory of Saint Gervase, Rouen, Duchy of Normandy |
Burial | Saint-Étienne de Caen, Normandy |
Spouse | Matilda of Flanders(m. 1051/2; d. 1083) |
Issue Detail | |
House | Normandy |
Father | Robert the Magnificent |
Mother | Herleva of Falaise |
William the Conqueror[a] (c. 1028[1] – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the