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The Normans in Britainby Mandy Barrow |
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Who was the leader of the Normans? William, Duke of Normandy.
William was born in 1027. He became duke of Normandy when he was only seven years old. Why did William the Conqueror invade England? William laid claim to the English throne after Edward died. He was a distant cousin of Edward and said that Edward had promised him the throne when visiting France in 1051. He even said his claim had been accepted by Harold Godwinson in 1064, when Harold had been blown onto the Norman shore by a storm. William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold. When did William the Conqueror invade England? The Norman Invasion started when William, Duke of Normandy's 7,000 soldiers landed at Pevensey on the morning of the 28th September 1066.
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Contents The Norman Invasion of England - introduction Meet the four claimants to the English throne (includes family tree) Who was the leader of the Normans? Who were the Normans? Houses, clothes, food Where did William fight Harold for the English Throne? What happened at the Battle of Hastings? Who died with an arrow in his eye? William becomes King - plus Domesday Book info |
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