Individual Details
William I the Conqueror, King of England
(Abt 1028 - 9 Sep 1087)
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.
Events
Families
Spouse | Maud (Matilda) of Flanders (1032 - 1083) |
Child | Henry I, King of England (1068 - 1135) |
Endnotes
1. Lloyd, Brigitte Gastel and Brian Tompsett., Webpage on the History of England in Medieval Times
History and Royalty Information.
(Brigitte Gastel Lloyd,
2. Lloyd, Brigitte Gastel and Brian Tompsett., Webpage on the History of England in Medieval Times
History and Royalty Information.
(Brigitte Gastel Lloyd,
3. Lloyd, Brigitte Gastel and Brian Tompsett., Webpage on the History of England in Medieval Times
History and Royalty Information.
(Brigitte Gastel Lloyd,
4. Lloyd, Brigitte Gastel and Brian Tompsett., Webpage on the History of England in Medieval Times
History and Royalty Information.
(Brigitte Gastel Lloyd,