NameKing William I the Conqueror of England , 26G Grandfather
Birth1028, Falaise, Normandy, France
Death9 Sep 1087, Hermentrube, near Rouen, France
BurialSt Stephen Abbey, Caen, Normandy
Alias/AKAVilhelm Erobreren (William the Conqueror)
Spouses
Birthca 1031, Flanders
Death2 Nov 1083, Caen
Notes for King William I the Conqueror of England
Born: 1028, Falaise,Normandy,France
Acceded: 25 DEC 1066, Westminster Abbey, London, England
Died: 9 SEP 1087, Hermentrube, Near Rouen, France
Interred: St Stephen Abbey, Caen, Normandy
Notes:
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.