In 1051, William I claimed that Edward the Confessor, who was King of England at the time, had promised him the throne. However, after he died, Harold Godwinson was named King Harold II.

He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066 ... Eldest son Robert was given the duchy of Normandy, Richard died in a hunting accident, William ...

Harold II was crowned King of England in January 1066, but he had not been the only contender for the English throne. On September 25th that year, Harold fought off a bloody invasion from the ...