What are ten facts about William the Conqueror?

Answer 1

1. He was born in 1028 at Falaise Castle

2. He was the illegitimate son of Robert the Devil

3. His mother was named Herleve

4. He was a strong man and about 5'10

5. He married in 1049 to Matilda a descendant of the old Saxon House of Wessex and daughter of Baldwin.

6. On Oct. 14, 1066 The Battle of Hastings took place

7. he was a man called William 1 and was a man

8. Over 80 castles were built during his rein

9. He built the White Tower the first building in the Tower of London complex

10. He commissioned the Doomsday Book a survey of England. This still survives today and is located in the Public Record Office, London.

11. He died on Sept. 9, 1087 at the age of