1. Norman Conquest II William of Normandy The Battle of Hastings
William II
The Bayeux Tapestry
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2. William of Normandy Introduction
Born about 1028 in Falaise, Normandy
Died on 9 september 1087 in Rouen
Duke of Normandy from 1035 to 1087
King of England from 1066 to 1087
Known as William the Conqueror, William the Bastard
Was married to Matilda of Flanders
The couple had nine children

3. William I, the Conqueror Reign
First Norman king of England
The year 1066 – a turning point in England history
New French Culture and Aristocracy
New social and political structure
Many castles and keeps throughout England
Church reform
Domesday Book

4. The Battle of Hastings (1066)
Took place in 1066, at Seniac Hill
Happened between the Norman army led by William I and the English army led by Harold Godwison
Harold was killed
The Normans won and William was crowned the King of England

5. William II (1056-1100) The third son of William
The king of England from 1087 until 1100
Got his nickname William Rufus due to his red-faced appearance
Was a very ruthless ruler
He had no children
Had troubles with the church
Died on 2 August 1100 because he was shot

6. The Bayeux Tapestry An important historical source
A piece of cloth that tells the story of the Norman Conquest
20 inches tall and 230 feet long
Written in Latin and embroidered
It was made by the noble Saxon women
A beige fabric in eight colors
The main colors are terracotta or russet, blue-green, dull gold, olive green and blue
The main character of the Bayeux Tapestry is William the Conqueror

7. Sources www.englishmonarchs.co.uk

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