Why was William the Conqueror remembered?

Answer 1

William the Conqueror

He was a Norman (descendent of Vikings in northern France -- Normandy) who conquered England from its Anglo-Saxon (Germanic -- "Old English") kings in 1066, near the town of Hastings, in Sussex, England. (A famous tapestry, now housed in the city of Bayeux, Normandy, France, depicts the battle from the winners' side and is called the "Bayeux Tapestry".) His dynasty brought French to England, and the combination of French and Old English became Middle English -- the first time the English language was really beginning to have the vocabulary it has today. The conflict between France and England through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, began to worsen through Norman alliances, too: they owned territories in France, so subsequent English kings & queens tried to conquer France for several hundred years.

Born: 1028

Answer 2

Possibly for his military and political successes---from the illegitimate son of a tanner's daughter (and was known in his time as William the Bastard) who inherited his father's dukedom and later became King of England by right of conquest (much like Henry VII). His rule of England dramatically and permanently altered English culture, law, and language.

Answer 3

England was left in control of the Duchy of Normandy, which gave it a strong foothold in France until the Hundred Years War (which was really 116, by the way) when most of it was taken by France.

His invasion also put many French words into the English language, although they have been slightly distorted.

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It took William 5 years to control England, during which he redistributed the land, making 1/5 of it for him giving him a source of income and great wealth and power. This made the feudal system unnecessary, even though it was still intact. It did allow him to hire soldiers, which were more loyal and better trained. In 1086 he made his subjects take the Salisbury Oath, making them swear their primary allegiance to him so that their loyalty lays to him before the church. This was a way to reduce the power of the church. To maintain his control of the region, William built numerous castles throughout Scotland and Wales. William started the Curia Regis, a system of representation similar to modern parliament that would last for hundreds of years. He created the Domesday book, which was compiled from numerous inspectors across the land. It was a census and inventory count of every single item in him domain, down to how many cows and chickens. This gives historians a clear look at what life was back then.

Answer 4

William the Conqueror was king of England from 1066, to 1087. He actually came from France, and invaded England. He managed to rule England with just a few hundred barons. In doing so, he accomplished many things. These things deserved him the fame he has in history now.

1. Firstly, he defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings. This was a very important battle, and is one of the most renowned battles ever fought. He is important in history as he is the one who was responsible of the death of the last Saxon king, and beginning of the Norman rule.

2. He built many castles around England in order to gain control. These castles are magnificent buildings, which were used as bases and fortresses. Before William's reign, there were barely any castles. William built castles that still stand today, like the Tower of London.

3. William commissioned the Domesday Book, which was an imposing book containing every single citizen of England's information, like a National Census form now. It helped him in taxation.

4. William made the Feudal System, which meant the richer you are, the more land you get. The King had the most, and then came the barons, then the knights, and then the peasants. This is a vital part of history, because in 1381 the peasants rebelled as they believed the Feudal System was wrong.

Answer 5

He is famous for having invaded England in 1066, overthrowing the last Saxon king Harold and establishing Norman rule in the country. His accession to the English throne was the beginning of the Plantagenent dynasty.

Although the Normans were of French origin, within a few generations they had come to regard themselves as English. Many Normans married Saxon or Celtic spouses, and being deeply religious, they had a natural respect and reverence for England's monasteries and church leaders. Many Norman barons continued to hold the Saxons in contempt for a long time and to oppress them cruelly, but as time went on this became less and less acceptable to the ruling Kings and Ministers, who ultimately clamped down upon their behaviour.

Answer 6

William the conqueror was the duke of the northern section of France called Normandy. He is a descent from the Normans who came to France and was given that section of land by the French King. William the conqueror was also in line to be the English king and when the king died, him and his brother fought over the throne and William won at what is known as The Battle of Hastings. Williams french name is actually Guillame.

Answer 7

William the Conqueror is most known for being the victor at the Battle of Hastings. This was a battle between William II of Normandy and the English Army under King Harold II. William II of Normandy won this battle, allowing him conquest of England, and becoming King William I.

Answer 8

because he conquered england

Answer 9

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