BiosStars
Home Calendar Groups About Contact

William The Conqueror

King born on

Detailed Information

Personal details and public facts.

Profession
King
Died
Sep 9,
Zodiac
France
Born in
Sep 9
About
King of England known as one of the greatest rulers of the Middle Ages. He invaded England and conquered the country at the Battle of Hastings. He was crowned king on Christmas Day in 1066. He built the Tower of London in the 1070s. He was also known as William I, William the Bastard and William of Normandy.
Family
He married Matilda of Flanders. He and his wife had nine children, including four sons and five daughters. He was succeeded to the English throne by his third son, William II. His fourth son, Henry I also became King of England.

More King

More France