William I, (1027-1087), King of England; William the Conqueror

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Surname:	William I
Gender:	Male
Date:	1027-1087
Title:	King of England; William the Conqueror
History:	Descendent of Rollo. Led the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Defeated the English army near Hastings & advanced to London where he was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066. Died in 1087 after falling from a horse
References:	DNB; NCA Rules
Name authority reference:	GB/NNAF/P275261

Collections
Number	Description	Held by	Reference	Further information
1	1086-1952: Exchequer: Treasury of the Receipt: Domesday Book etc	The National Archives, Kew	E 31