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William the Conqueror was the only but illegitimate son of Robert I, Duke of Normandy. Though illegitimate, his father named him as heir to Normandy.

His illegitimacy affected his early life because he was nicknamed "William the Bastard" by his father's relatives, who also attempted to kill him.

However, when Robert I died, he was recognized as heir to the Dukedom, but his enemies in Normandy dared also later in his life to nickname him in so offensive a way.

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