What it is: A roll of linen cloth with wool embroidery depicting scenes from the 11th century Where it is from: Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy, France When it was made: The late 11th century Related ...

Sally: William was very young when he became the Duke of Normandy. This was a very important ruler in France. He had lots of enemies who wanted to take over as Duke, so he had to work hard to make ...

William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the ...

It is said that, years before, Edward named William Duke of Normandy as his successor. But it is also said that Edward changed his mind; now he wants Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex ...

In 1064 Harold became shipwrecked in Ponthieu, Normandy. Norman sources say he journeyed there to offer the English throne to William, Duke of Normandy. It is more likely that Harold traveled to ...

Following the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, became William I, King of England, and rapidly won control over his entire kingdom. The Wales of 1066 was enfeebled as the ...