Medieval People: William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror (or William I) was a Norman duke who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings.
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The Middle Ages in Britain spanned from the 5th century to the 15th century, a period of significant political, social, and cultural change. Many people made significant contributions to British history during this time, including King Arthur, Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Edward I, Thomas Becket, and Geoffrey Chaucer. Here are they stories.
These are just a few examples of the many important figures who shaped British history during the Middle Ages. Let’s explore how they lived and what they did to be remembered to this day.
William the Conqueror (or William I) was a Norman duke who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings.
Roger Bacon was an English philosopher and Franciscan friar and one of the first scholars to promote mathematics and science.
Alfred The Great was a Saxon King of Wessex who reigned from 871 to 899. He is known for his many victories against Viking invaders.
