William the Conqueror Episode Summary

In our final episode of series 1, William the Conqueror shares some facts about his rise to power as the Duke of Normandy and the Norman conquests. Kennardley discovers he prefers the moniker "William the believer", that he considers himself CEO, rather than King or Duke, along with some more useful details about his rise to becoming the King of England

Join Kennardley in this entertaining, educational, slightly tongue in cheek but generally factual account of one of history's greatest military leaders.

Resources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_the_Conqueror

https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-I-king-of-England

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/William-The-Conqueror/

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William the Conqueror Episode Highlights

00.00 - Episode Intro

03.22 - William becomes Duke of Normandy after the death Of his father.

04.16 - William faces off challenges to his title with the help of protectors, including King Henry I of France.

05.03 - The battle of Val-es-dunes

06.34 - Henry I of France tries to take Normandy from William but is defeated.

07.58 - King Edward the confessor of England dies, Harold Godwinson succeeds him.

08.58 - William and other challengers to Harolds throne.

09.40 - William, Duke of Normandy invades England and meets Harold at the battle of Hastings.

12.21 - After the battle, William scores his right to the throne of England.

15.33 - The death of William the Conqueror

16.52 - Outro.

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