William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the ...

Sally: Here we are, William the Conqueror - born in 1028 ... Sally: William was related to the King of England, who had just died. So William thought he should be the next King of England.