After his success at The Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, became William I, the first Norman king of England. He died in 1087.
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he said edward promised him the throne
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
William of Normandy, William the Conqueror, William the Bastard, William I.
5th January 1066
He had promised three people the throne
There were 3 main contenders for the throne. They were: # William of Normandy # Hararld Haddrada # Harold Godwineson
There is a direct heir to the throne Prince Charles the Prince of Wales.
25th December 1066 - 9th September 1087.
It is known as the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
1066 aganst Harold Godwinson for the English throne
George the fourth was 60 when he came to the throne.