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William the Conqueror

DEFINITIONS OF: William the Conqueror

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n duke of Normandy who led the Norman invasion of England and became the first Norman to be King of England; he defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066 and introduced many Norman customs into England (1027-1087)

Synonyms:
William I
Example of:
King of England, King of Great Britain
the sovereign ruler of England
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