William1

King William I

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  • 1028

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    He lived in Normandy
  • 1028

    Born

    Born
    He was born on September 1028 at Falaise, Normandy
  • 1028

    Parents

    Parents
    He was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert the Devil whom he succeeded as Duke of Normandy in 1035
  • 1028

    Children

    Children
    4 sons including William II and Henry I, and 6 daughters
  • 1028

    Married

    Married
    Matilda, Daughter of Count of Flanders
  • 1028

    Reigned for

    Reigned for
    20 years, 8 months, and 14 days
  • 1066

    conquest

    conquest
    by 1060 his dominion over Normandy was consolidated and he began to plan the conquest of England, which began in 1066.
  • 1066

    Ascended to the throne

    Ascended to the throne
    December 25, 1066 aged 38 years
  • 1087

    Died

    Died
    September 9, 1087 at Rouen, France, aged 59 years, and 7 days
  • 1087

    Buried at

    Buried at
    St Stephens Abbey, Caen, Normandy