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Duke William of Normandy, William the Bastard, was Norman French. These were descendents of Vikings who had invaded Normandy some years before and although they adopted the French language, still lived by the customs of the Vikings.
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What is the word bastard in French?
The English word 'bastard' comes from the French word 'bâtard' (masc.) in French, formerly spelled 'bastard' in Old French.
What is French for bastard?
Bésterd.
What was William the Conquerors second name?
William The Bastard, he was illegitimate.
In 1066 who invaded England for the throne in 1066?
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
What was William the conqueror nickname?
When William the Conqueror was growing up he was called William the B*****d because his parents were not married. After the Battle of Hastings, he was called William the Conqueror because of his take over of England.
Is William regal really fired?
Pompous bastard.
Who becme king of England in 1066?
William I also known as William the Conqueror, William of Normandy, and William the Bastard.
Was William Duke of Normandy born in Normandy?
William, Duke of Normandy was born at Falaise, France (falaise means cliff in French).William I, usually known as William the Conqueror or sometimes, William the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, having won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Was William the bastard prepared for the Battle of Hastings?
yes of course he was!
What was king Williams last name from the Battle of Hastings?
He was known as WIlliam of Normandy, William the Bastard, or William the Conqueror.
Why was William I also called William the bastard?
Born around 1028, William was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert I of Normandy, and Herleve (also known as Arlette), daughter of a tanner in Falaise. Known as 'William the Bastard' to his contemporaries, his illegitimacy shaped his career when he was young.
Who lead the Norman conquest?
William of Normandy became William the Conqueror.
