William I of England
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| William I | ||
|---|---|---|
| King of England, Duke of Normandy | ||
| Reign | 25 December 1066 - 9 September 1087 | |
| Coronation | 25 December 1066 | |
| Born | c. 1028 | |
| Normandy | ||
| Died | 9 September, 1087 | |
| Predecessor | Edgar Ætheling | |
| Successor | William II | |
| Consort | Matilda of Flanders (1031–1083) | |
| Royal House | Norman | |
William I of England (c. 1027 - September 9 1087), also known as William the Conqueror, was King of England from 1066 until 1087.
William was born in Falaise, which is in Normandy, France. He became Duke of Normandy in 1047 when he a won a battle at Caen.
William married his cousin Matilda of Flanders in either 1050 or 1051.
William became the King of England when he invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066 against King Harold.
William died when he was in Rouen, France from injuries he had received from falling off a horse. He was succeeded by his son William II of England.
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