William the Conqueror
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William the Conqueror
Summary
William the Conqueror is a human[1]. His place of birth was Falaise[2]. He was born on November 8, 1028[3]. He passed away in Rouen[4]. He died on September 9, 1087[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,615 views/month, #1,012 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Falaise[2], William the Conqueror…
- William the Conqueror died in Rouen[4].
- William the Conqueror was born on November 8, 1028[3].
- William the Conqueror died on September 9, 1087[5].
- Burial took place at Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen[9].
- William the Conqueror's father was Robert I, Duke of Normandy[10].
- William the Conqueror's mother was Herleva[11].
- Among William the Conqueror's spouses was Matilda of Flanders[12].
- A child of William the Conqueror was Robert Curthose[13].
- A child of William the Conqueror was Richard of Normandy[14].
- A child of William the Conqueror was William II of England[15].
- A child of William the Conqueror was Adeliza[16].
- A child of William the Conqueror was Constance of Normandy[17].
- A child of William the Conqueror was Adela of Normandy[18].
- Old Norman was William the Conqueror's native language[19].
- William the Conqueror's professions included military personnel[6].
- William the Conqueror's professions included monarch[7].
- William the Conqueror held the position of monarch of England[20].
- William the Conqueror held the position of Duke of Normandy[21].
- William the Conqueror's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
- William the Conqueror is recorded as male[23].
- William the Conqueror's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- William the Conqueror's family is recorded as House of Normandy[25].
- William the Conqueror's noble title is recorded as Duke of Normandy[26].
- William the Conqueror's noble title is recorded as monarch of England[27].
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Origins and Family
William the Conqueror was born in Falaise[2]. He was born on November 8, 1028[3]. His father was Robert I, Duke of Normandy[10]. His mother was Herleva[11]. Old Norman was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include monarch of England[20], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30] and Duke of Normandy[21], a noble title[31].
Personal Life
William the Conqueror was married to Matilda of Flanders[12]. Children include Robert Curthose[13], a feudatory[32], 1054–1134[33], of France[34]; Richard of Normandy[14], 1054–1081[35], of Kingdom of England[36]; William II of England[15], a king[37], 1060–1100[38]; Adeliza[16], an aristocrat[39], b. 1055[40]; Constance of Normandy[17], an aristocrat[41], of Kingdom of England[42]; and Adela of Normandy[18], an aristocrat[43], 1065–1137[44]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
Death and Burial
William the Conqueror died on September 9, 1087[5]. He died in Rouen[4]. He is buried at Abbey of Saint-Étienne, Caen[9].
Why It Matters
William the Conqueror ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,615 views/month, #1,012 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 166 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Domesday Book[47], a manuscript[48], in Spain[49], founded in 1086[50].
FAQs
Where was William the Conqueror born?
William the Conqueror was born in Falaise[2].
Where did William the Conqueror die?
William the Conqueror died in Rouen[4].
Who were William the Conqueror's parents?
William the Conqueror's father was Robert I, Duke of Normandy[10]. William the Conqueror's mother was Herleva[11].
Who was William the Conqueror married to?
William the Conqueror's spouses include Matilda of Flanders[12].
What did William the Conqueror do for work?
William the Conqueror worked as military personnel[6] and monarch[7].