1. By Kyle Morris

2. Background Information  Duke of Normandy  William The Conqueror  Father (Robert) previous Duke of Normandy  Took over at young age  Attempted assassination many times  Won multiple battles

3. Before Birth  Robert Duke of Normandy  Robert the Devil  Killed in 1035 while on Pilgrimage  William sworn as successor

4. Duke of Normandy  8 years old  Leading Normans were guardians

5. Upset Crowd  Norman barons were furious  Illegitimate for position  Plot to kill William  Ralph the Wacy

6. The Battle of Valesdunes  Joined King Henry I  Royal army vs. Rebel army

7. Family Matilda of Flanders  Married in 1053  9 children  Eldest child (Robert) demanded successor

8. Edward the Confessor  King of England  Promised Edward to be successor  Edward died 1066 (very ill)  Throne up for decision  War against Harold

9. Death of William the Conqueror  Suffered injury during combat  Divided his succession for his sons  A great conqueror and ruler

10. Work Cited "Britannia: Monarchs of Britain." Britannia: British History and Travel. 2005. Web. 01 Sept. 2010.. Douglas, David C. "The Battle of Val-es-Dunes, 1047." Clan Sinclair. 28 July 1999. Web. 01 Sept. 2010.. "Matilda of Flanders." Spartacus Educational - Home Page. Web. 01 Sept. 2010.. "Robert I, Duke of Normandy — Infoplease.com." Infoplease: Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Biographies, Dictionary, Thesaurus. Free Online Reference, Research & Homework Help. — Infoplease.com. 2007. Web. 01 Sept. 2010.. "William the Conqueror : Biography." Spartacus Educational - Home Page. Web. 01 Sept. 2010..

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