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1
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Other names

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William the bastard, William the first and The duke of Normandy

2
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How and when died?

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Died because his bladder exploded while he rode his horse. Died 9th September 1087

3
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When did he conquer England

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1066 in the battle of Hastings

4
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Why was he known to be so ruthless?

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He skinned 20 people alive and killed millions in the harrying of the north

5
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Why was he so powerful?

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He was born to the royal Norman throne

6
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Where was William crowned?

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Westminster abbey

7
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When was he crowned?

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Christmas 1066