William the Conqueror, also known as, William I is believed to be one of the best rulers in Europe. Moreover William is also believed to be one of the toughest and most feared. William was the illegitimate son of the Duke of Normandy, however he spent most of his young life with his mother. In 1035, upon the Dukes death, William was forced into the role of leadership at a young age. William was eight years old when he except the Duchy, yet never really experienced its full affect. His appointed guardians and a council of noblemen waned his ducal authority. Therefore, William spent most of his time in the eastern Norman regions, where he set for to reassert his power and gain military strength. For Twelve years the Norman region experienced upheaval and revolt. But William put an end to all this chaos, with the aid of Frances King Henry I, in 1047. .
In 1051 while fighting with his father-in-law, Edward the Confessor tried to gain Norman support by promising the throne to William. This was believed to be either a false claim by William or a half-hearted promise by Edward. But, before Edwards's death in 1066 Earl Godwin convinced Edward to leave the throne to Godwin's son, Earl Godwinson. This enraged William since Harold was supposed to have pledged allegiance with William in 1064. Therefore, William planned to invade and take back what was believed to be "rightfully" his. William prepared for battle in August of 1066, but ill winds prevented him from crossing the English Channel. However, this proved to be helpful to William because Harold Hadrada, King of Norway, invaded England from the north. Godwinson took his troops north to meet the Norse at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 1066. Just two days after the battle William landed at Pevensey. He met no opposition and spent the next two weeks pillaging through England. Making sure his victory over the Norse wasn't in vane, Godwinson moved south to stop William.
William the Conqueror was not supposed to become king of England by having the title being passed down through direct family but he eventually did become the king. ... William the Conqueror was born in 1028 A.D.. ... William knighted Harold. ... Two of the nine children that William had went on to succeed the throne after William. ... Thus giving him the name William the Conqueror. ...
William the Conqueror Through out William's life he accomplished many things and also survived many things. ... (William the Conqueror 1) His dad Robert set out on a pilgrimage and before leaving forced his lords to swear fealty to William. ... Later after more invasions William the Conqueror captured Maine. ... The war went on for many days back and forth and finally William conquered Harold and killed him. ... William returned to Normandy in 1073 and later conquered Maine. ...
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