What is William the Conqueror most famous for?
What is William the Conqueror most famous for? Before he became the king of England, William I was one of the mightiest nobles in France as the duke of Normandy, but he is best remembered for leading the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, which changed the course of English history and earned him the sobriquet William the Conqueror.
What happened after William the Conqueror died?
His lands were divided after his death: Normandy went to Robert, and England went to his second surviving son, William Rufus.
Which king exploded at his funeral?
William the Conqueror's Exploding Corpse - Historic UK.