Early Life and Ascension of William the Conqueror

William's right to the English crown was linked to his kinship with ______, who had no direct successor after passing away in early 1066.

After ______ died, ______, a prominent English lord, was proclaimed monarch, despite William's claim that the throne was promised to him.

William contended that ______ had pledged to uphold his claim to the throne and initiated an invasion of England to assert his rights.

The decisive ______ took place on ______, resulting in Harold's defeat and death, paving the way for William's ascension.

Revolt of the Earls 1075

Norman Influence on English Aristocracy

Church Reforms under William

The extensive survey initiated by William was a critical tool for ______ ______ and resolving land disputes.

William's later years were troubled by conflicts with his eldest son, ______ ______, and power struggles in ______.

On ______ ______, ______, William succumbed to injuries from a siege in the ______ region.

William was buried in the - Abbey, also known as Abbaye-aux-Hommes, located in ______.

After his death, William's territories were divided: ______ went to his eldest son Robert, and ______ to his second son, ______ ______.

Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte significance