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William was born to the Duke of Normandy and his mistress. Although the date is not clearly known it is thought to be sometime between 1027 or 1028
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After the death of his father William became the Duke of Nomandy at the age of 8. Violence broke out among the people because his age worried a lot of people but King Henry of France help him through the first few years of his reign.
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William is married to Matilda of Flanders
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William and his troops were victorious over the Saxons
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William was injured during a raid by the Garrison of the French Fortress. In the process William was trown against the pommel of his horse and tossed off.
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William the Conqueror died from an accident. During a war with France he fell from his saddle and damaged his intestines. He lived about 5 more weeks after this
