 William I Of England, son of Robert II of Normandy and Herleve Arlette De Falaise.Born Oct 14, 1024 at Falaise,Normandy,France, died Sep 9, 1087 at Hermentrube,France, 62 years, buried at Saint Stephen Abbey,Caen,Normandy,France Nickname: Name Prefix: BIOGRAPHY: Acceded to Throne 25 Dec, 1066. Reigned 1066-1087. Duke of Normandy 1035-1087. Invaded England defeated and killed his rival Harold at the Battle of Hastings and became King. The Norman conquest of England was completed by 1072 aided by the establishment of feaudalism under which his followers were granted land in return for pledges of service and loyalty. As King William was noted for his efficient if harsh rule. His administration relied upon Norman and other foreign personel especially Lanfranc Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1085 started Domesday Book. Married 1053 at Cathedral Of Notre Dame d'Eu,Normandy (29 or 30 years married) to:  Matilda of Flanders, daughter of Baldwin V Of Flanders and Adela UNKNOWN.Born ± 1031, died Nov 2, 1083, approximately 52 years Nickname: Name Prefix: _STATMARRIED Children: 1. Henry I Of EnglandBorn ± Sep 1068, died Jan 12, 1135, approximately 66 years Nickname: Name Prefix: 2. Robert II CurthoseBorn 1054 Name Prefix: 3. Richard UNKNOWNBorn ± 1055 Name Prefix: 4. Cecilia of Holy TrinityBorn 1056 Name Prefix: 5. Adeliza UNKNOWNBorn 1055 Name Prefix: 6. William II RufusBorn 1060 Name Prefix: 7. Constance Of EnglandBorn ± 1066 8. Adela Of EnglandBorn ± 1067 Name Prefix: 9. Agatha Of EnglandBorn ± 1064 10. Matilda Of EnglandBorn ± 1062 | |||