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William the Conqueror

Written by

Petroi Teodora

and

Mates Bianca

10th G grade

Teacher: Mariana Ruzisca

The 8th of December 2010

Table of contents

Early life 3 Physical appearance 3
Duke of Normandy 4 Claim to the English throne 4 Battle of Hastings 5 Coronation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5
Death, burial and succession…………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Legacy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

1. Early life

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Château de Falaise, France, the birth-place of William the Conqueror

William was born in 1028 in Château de Falaise, Normandy, France. …show more content…
At the dawn of 14 October, William left the castle with his army and advanced towards the enemy. Harold had taken a defensive position at the top of Senlac Ridge, about seven miles from Hastings. The Battle lasted all day. Although the numbers on each side were about equal, William had both cavalry and infantry, including many archers, while Harold had only foot soldiers and few if any archers. Along the ridge 's border, the English soldiers at first stood so effectively that William 's army was thrown back with heavy casualties. Then William rallied his troops reportedly raising his helmet, to quell rumors of his death. At dusk, the English army made their last stand. A final Norman cavalry attack decided the battle irrevocably when it resulted in the death of Harold who, legend says, was killed by an arrow in the eye, beheaded & bodily dismembered. Two of his brothers were killed as well. By nightfall, the Norman victory was complete and the remaining English soldiers fled in fear.

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