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King William I
Born
About 1028 in Falaise, Normandy, France,
Parents
Robert the ‘Magnificent’ (Duke of Normandy) and Herleva of Falaise.
Married
Matilda of Flanders in 1053 (descendent of Alfred the Great).
Coronation
25th December 1066, ruled until his death 9th September 1087 .Claim to the Throne
William declared that Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne.
Died
9th September 1087, Rouen, France. Cause of death – injuries (fall from horse) in battle.Buried at Saint- Étienne de Caen, Normandy.
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