What was the Norman conquest of England?
Q: What was the Norman conquest of England?
A: The Norman conquest of England was a military invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
Q: Who was William the Conqueror?
A: William the Conqueror was Duke of Normandy, a country on the other side of the English Channel, now a region in France.
Q: Why did William invade England?
A: William invaded England after the death of King Edward the Confessor because he believed he had the most right to be King of England, but King Harold II had himself crowned king instead.
Q: When and where did King Harold and Duke William fight?
A: King Harold, with his Saxon army, and Duke William fought at the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066.
Q: What happened to King Harold during this battle?
A: King Harold was killed in the battle and his army left.
Q: When did William become king?
A: On December 25, 1066 William was crowned as new King of England.
Q: How did this event change English history?
A: The Norman conquest linked England more closely with Continental Europe, made Scandinavian influence less important, created one of Europe's most powerful monarchies, changed English language and culture and set stage for rivalry with France which would continue until 19th century.
