How did King William I become king?

Answer 1

If you are referring to William I (William the conqueror), click on "William the conqueror" under "Related links" below.

I think what it says in the name...he CONQUERED! obviously!Errm yerr i think he ruled for a while and then he just died?!

Answer 2

On the 5th of January 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England, died. Harold Godwinson succeeded him because the English barons claimed that Edward had named him as the next king while on his deathbed.

William of Normandy had allegedly been promised the throne by King Edward when he died and so, with the backing of the Pope and some French nobility, raised an army and invaded England. At the Battle of Hastings, King Harold was slain and on Christmas Day, 1066, William I was coronated King of England.

Answer 3

he built castles every where and gave trusted friends land if they made sure villagers behaved.

Answer 4

He built churches for the villages of England

Answer 5

duke William , went home and ate food after he became king whta else?

Answer 6

he decided burnt down buildings/castles and made the britsh re-build them

Answer 7

He made the tower of London a prison