William I, king of England

William I or William the Conqueror, 1027?–1087, king of England (1066–87). Earnest and resourceful, William was not only one of the greatest of English monarchs but a pivotal figure in European history as well.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Later Reign
• The Norman Conquest
• Duke of Normandy
• Bibliography

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