I have no idea! Maybe a republic?
Twas Feudalism
He was the duke of Normandy, a region of France.
Pevensey Bay
No, he cared only about more land.
13th October 1066
in 28 LOL we had to learn it in year 7
William Duke of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror, landed in England on September 28, 1066. This event marked the beginning of the Norman Conquest of England, ultimately leading to William's crowning as King of England.
King William is known by different names of which include, William the conqeror and William of Normandy, an epithet probably given by himself. He defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 in order to become King and later claimed that he owned all of the land in England "by right of conquest." He was the Duke of Normandy and the leader of the Norman Army.
Yes, he was a bit of a bastard!!
Do a Google search on William of Normandy and you will find the information you are looking for. You can select what fits your question best.
Many of the powerful men, lords in the land and the Witenagemot (people who decide who is king if there is no successor) although William of Normandy was Edwards named heir.
William first landed just outside of hastings, in Pevensey. William and his army spent 18 days there waiting for Harold Godwinson before the Battle of Hastings.