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William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror was the first king of England when he conquered England in 1066 during the Battle of Hastings. He was born in 1028 and died on 9th September 1087. He was also the duke of Normandy from 3rd July 1035 until his death in September 1087.
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What did William duke of Normandy say to his men after the battle of hastings - quotes please?
he said well done men
Was William duke of Normandy cruel or kind?
I assume you are asking about the Duke William of Normandy who became William I of England and is remembered as William the Conqueror. What I have read about him seems to indicate he was either cruel or kind, depending on the circumstances. The people who opposed him were treated very harshly, but he did things that were surprising, such as outlawing the slave trade.
How did William of Normandy get the English people to want him to be king?
he conquered it, didnt ask anyone
What qualities did William of Normandy have to be king?
He was strong ,powerful . A goo soldier , brave an many more he wasn't afraid to brake a nail Many of his people was afraid of him
Did William the Conqueror have a short temper?
yes he did because when someone called him William the basterd he had a fury moment
What preparations did William the Conqueror make in spring 1066?
Preperation "F" and Preperation "G" were previously tried so in Spring 1066 he tried Preperation "H".
How was William a good leader?
William was very well prepared which made him a good leader, he did the very clever trick of retreating down the hill!
How did William the Conquerer die?
Wiliam the Conquerer was very fat and fell against the pommel on his saddle and ruptured internal organs. He died a few days later.
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What group of people did William the Conqueror lead in taking over England in 1066?
he conquered Spanish and the spans
