NameWilliam_I the_Conqueror King of England
Birth19 Jun 1027, Falaise, Normandy, France
Death7 Sep 1087, Near Rouen, France
BurialSt Stephen's Abbey, Caen, Normandy
FatherRobert the_Devil Sixth Duke of Normandy (ca1000-1035)
MotherHerleva DE_FALAISE (1003-)
Spouses
Birth1032, Flanders, France
Death2 Nov 1083, Caen
BurialHoly Trinity, Abbey, Caen
Marriage21 Jun 1051, Cathedral of Notre Dame d'Eu, Normandy
ChildrenRobert Curthose (1054-1134)
Adeliza a_nun (1055-)
Richard (~1055-~1081)
Cecilia of_Holy_Trinity (1056-1126)
William_II Rufus (1056-1100)
Agatha (~1064-)
Constance (~1066-1090)
Notes for William_I the_Conqueror King of England
He ruled 1066-1087 and was suceeded by his son, William II.
Reigned 1066-1087. Duke of Normandy 1035-1087. Invaded England defeated and
killed his rival Harold at the Battle of Hastings and became King. The Norman
conquest of England was completed by 1072 aided by the establishment of
feaudalism under which his followers were granted land in return for pledges
of service and loyalty. As King William was noted for his efficient if harsh
rule. His administration relied upon Norman and other foreign personnell
especially Lanfranc Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1085 started Domesday Book.