William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the ...

What it is: A roll of linen cloth with wool embroidery depicting scenes from the 11th century Where it is from: Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy ... William the Conqueror's coronation as King of England.

Sally: William was very young when he became the Duke of Normandy. This was a very ... The animation tells the story of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 1066 and its aftermath.

How did William rule England? Although William of Normandy had become king after the Battle of Hastings, not everyone supported him. William built many castles of different kinds all over England.

In the meantime, you can also check out his starring role in the British film Joy, which trended on Netflix. Or grab a ...

It's 1066 and William of Normandy and his massive army of 14,000 men are preparing to cross the English Channel and invade England. But bad weather conditions force them to wait. The Corning ...