William Of Normandy wasn't thought to be the right heir to the throne because he was French and from France not England. But in 1066 he became king anyway when he shot Harold II in the eye with an arrow which killed him - making William king of England.
William of Normandy was king Edwards cousin
King Harold Godwinson also known as Harold II was the king before William of Normandy.
There were two Dukes of Normandy named William: William I Longsword was the 2nd Duke of Normandy. William II the Conqueror was the 7th Duke of Normandy (also known as King William I).
William duke of Normandy
William II ( Rufus)
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William was crowned king of England. He couldn't be king of Normandy because it was, and still is, part of France; and the king of France would not have allowed that.
because he wants to be king of normandy
William of Normandy (aka William the Conqueror)
The Duke of Normandy became William 1 (William the Conqueror) in 1066
Harold Godwinson was crowned king on January 6, 1066.
he became king because he was clever and organized