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The descendent of Viking raiders, William the Conqueror, or William the Bastard as he was also known, took the throne of Britain in 1066. William revealed himself to be an outstanding soldier and an exceptionally effective ruler, merging great fortitude with an unwavering insistence on his own power. He was a formidable personality, whose politics creativeness and ruthlessness were the travelling causes of the Norman Conquest of Britain. William's achievements in both Normandy and Britain were set in an age group of Western european change and turmoil. He could be cruel, greedy, and intolerant - a guy who pitilessly stamped out all varieties of opposition - and yet he was an attained leader in both Britain and Normandy. In fact, William caused lots of positive changes. His old age were proclaimed by problems to combine his hold over Britain and his continental lands, and by difficulties with his eldest child. Spend a few momemts hearing about this amazing man, and understand how he changed the facial skin of European countries and started a new dynasty of English rule.
