William I (c. 1028 – 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087.A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy from 1035 onward. By 1060, following a long struggle to establish his throne, his hold on Normandy was secure. In 1066, following the …

William the Conqueror had men of diverse standing and origins under his command at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. With these and other men he went on in the five succeeding years to conduct the Harrying of the North and complete the Norman conquest of England.. The term "Companions of the Conqueror" in the widest sense signifies those who planned, organised and joined with …

William the Conqueror (c. 1027 –1087), also known as William I of England, was a French statesman and warlord.He was the first Norman King of England (1066–1087). He was also the Duke of Normandy from 1035 until his death.. At the Battle of Hastings, William defeated Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. That event is shown on the Bayeux Tapestry.