William I “The Conqueror” (King of England)

William from Bayeux tapestry

William I, known as The Conqueror, was born in 1028.

• Birth Notes

  Birth: 1028 in Falaise Castle, Falaise, Normandy, France
  Death: 9 Sep 1087 in Priory of St. Gevais, near Rouen, Normandy
  Burial: Sep 1087 St Stephen, Abbey aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy   Acceded: 1066 To 1087 England

The Conqueror's father was Robert I “The Magnificent” (6th Duke of Normandy) and his mother was Herleva de Falaise.  His paternal grandparents were Richard II  “The Good” (4th Duke Of Normandy) and Judith of Brittany. He had a sister named Adelaide.  He was the older of the two children. He had two half-brothers named Odo and Robert.  He died at the age of 59 on September 9th, 1087.