William The Conqueror
No medieval king of England is more famous than William the Conqueror, and no event in the whole of English history has been more discussed than the Norman Conquest. From birth until death, William lead a life destined for glory. Being a strong leader and soldier, William the bastard soon became known as William, Duke of Normandy, and later as William I, King of England. Born in Falaise, France, William was the illegitimate son of Robert I, duke of Normandy, and Arletta, a tanner’s daughter, and he is therefore sometimes referred to as William the Bastard.# Upon the death of his father, the Norman nobles, honoring their promise to Robert, accepted William as his successor. Rebellion against the young duke broke out almost immediately, however, and his position did not become secure until 1047 when, with the aid of Henry I, king of France, he won a decisive victory over a rebel force near Caen.# This would set the course for the rest of his life. During a visit in 1051 to his childless cousin, Edward the Confessor, king of England, William is said to have obtained Edward’s agreement that he should succeed to the English throne.# In 1053, defying a papal ban, William married Matilda of Flanders, daug
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Approximate Word count = 1142
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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