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William the conqueror

By Kyle Morris. William the conqueror. Background Information. Duke of Normandy William The Conqueror Father (Robert) previous Duke of Normandy Took over at young age Attempted assassination many times Won multiple battles. Before Birth. Robert Duke of Normandy Robert the Devil

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William the conqueror

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  1. By Kyle Morris William the conqueror

  2. Background Information • Duke of Normandy • William The Conqueror • Father (Robert) previous Duke of Normandy • Took over at young age • Attempted assassination many times • Won multiple battles

  3. Before Birth • Robert Duke of Normandy • Robert the Devil • Killed in 1035 while on Pilgrimage • William sworn as successor

  4. Duke of Normandy • 8 years old • Leading Normans were guardians

  5. Upset Crowd • Norman barons were furious • Illegitimate for position • Plot to kill William • Ralph the Wacy

  6. The Battle of Valesdunes • Joined King Henry I • Royal army vs. Rebel army

  7. Family • Married in 1053 • 9 children • Eldest child (Robert) demanded successor Matilda of Flanders

  8. Edward the Confessor • King of England • Promised Edward to be successor • Edward died 1066 (very ill) • Throne up for decision • War against Harold

  9. Death of William the Conqueror • Suffered injury during combat • Divided his succession for his sons • A great conqueror and ruler

  10. Work Cited "Britannia: Monarchs of Britain." Britannia: British History and Travel. 2005. Web. 01 Sept. 2010. <http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon22.html>. Douglas, David C. "The Battle of Val-es-Dunes, 1047." Clan Sinclair. 28 July 1999. Web. 01 Sept. 2010. <http://sinclair.quarterman.org/history/med/morevalesdunes.html>. "Matilda of Flanders." Spartacus Educational - Home Page. Web. 01 Sept. 2010. <http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/NORmatilda.htm>. "Robert I, Duke of Normandy — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free Online Reference, Research & Homework Help. — Infoplease.com. 2007. Web. 01 Sept. 2010. <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0842063.html>. "William the Conqueror : Biography." Spartacus Educational - Home Page. Web. 01 Sept. 2010. <http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/MEDwilliam1.htm>.

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