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The '''Norman Conquest''' refers to the succesful invasion of [[England]] by William, [[Duke]] of Normandy, in [[1066]]. William was known by some as ''William the Bastard'', but is remembered in history text books as [[William the Conqueror]]. |
The '''Norman Conquest''' refers to the succesful invasion of [[England]] by William, [[Duke]] of [[Normandy]], in [[1066]]. William was known by some as ''William the Bastard'', but is remembered in history text books as [[William the Conqueror]]. |
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Although this [[battle]] was neither the first nor last to depose an [[English Monarchs|English Monarch]] from the [[throne]], it is significant for the cultural shift that it brought about. [[Norman]] [[French]] became the [[language]] of the [[court]], and the [[English]] language has never been the same since. |
Although this [[battle]] was neither the first nor last to depose an [[English Monarchs|English Monarch]] from the [[throne]], it is significant for the cultural shift that it brought about. [[Norman]] [[French]] became the [[language]] of the [[court]], and the [[English]] language has never been the same since. |
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''See Also:'' |
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*[[Battle of Hastings]] |
*[[Battle of Hastings]] |
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*[[Bayeux Tapestry]] |
*[[Bayeux Tapestry]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:12, 25 October 2006
The Norman Conquest refers to the succesful invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy, in 1066. William was known by some as William the Bastard, but is remembered in history text books as William the Conqueror.
Although this battle was neither the first nor last to depose an English Monarch from the throne, it is significant for the cultural shift that it brought about. Norman French became the language of the court, and the English language has never been the same since.
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