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Because he conquered England.
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Who was William the Conqueror and how did he get his name?
William (1027-1087 AD) was King of Normandy and conquered England in 1066, becoming known as William the Conqueror (William I of England).
Who was the leader of the Normans during the battle of Hastings?
William of Normandy, later known as William the Conqueror--
Who becme king of England in 1066?
William I also known as William the Conqueror, William of Normandy, and William the Bastard.
What number duke was duke 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).
Who took over England in 1066?
William, Duke of Normandy, who become known as William the Conquerer after he became King of England.
What was king Williams last name from the Battle of Hastings?
He was known as WIlliam of Normandy, William the Bastard, or William the Conqueror.
Who was Anglo-Saxon England conquered by in 1066?
Anglo-Saxon England was conquered by William, Duke of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror.
Home of William the Conqueror?
Normandy
Who lead the Norman conquest?
William of Normandy became William the Conqueror.
Who was Emma of Normandy?
She was the Great Aunt of William the Conqueror-Duke of Normandy.
Who did William the Conqueror win?
William, Duke of Normandy, beat King Harold and his Anglo-Saxon army at Senlac Hill near Hastings in October 1066. He was then known as William 1 and William the Conqueror.
Was William the conqueror a knight?
No, he was the Duke of Normandy.
