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William I
He invaded England with no legitimate claim, won a single battle, and spent the next twenty years convincing a conquered people that what had just happened was normal.
1028–1087
Life Journey
Conquest, control and the remaking of a kingdom
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1028
Difficult birthright
William was born in Normandy under uncertain circumstances, facing early challenges to his legitimacy and security as a young noble.
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Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
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