William I Collection (page 9)

The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (19th century). Depiction of the famous battle between the invading Normans under William the Conqueror, and the Saxon army of King Harold in Sussex

Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Romanesque cathedral designed and built 1093-1133 under William of St

Norman Motte and Bailey, Cliffords Tower, York, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Norman Motte and Bailey, Cliffords Tower, York, c1960. Medieval Norman castle commonly referred to as Cliffords Tower. The first motte

The Norman Keep of Dover Castle, 12th century
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Dover Castle Walls, 12th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Oriel Window in Lincoln Castle, 11th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Oriel Window in Lincoln Castle, an Eleanor Cross that was once part of Sutton Hall, 11th century

Corfe Castle, 11th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Corfe Castle, built by William I. King Edward II was imprisoned here in 1326

Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France. The abbey, which is dedicated to St Etienne (Stephen), was founded by William of Normandy (William I of England)

Statue of William the Conqueror, Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France
Damaged statue of William the Conqueror, Abbaye aux Hommes, Caen, Normandy, France. William (1027-1087) founded the abbey, which is dedicated to St Etienne (Stephen), and is buried there

Bayeux Tapestry, 1070s. The tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, was probably commissioned by Odo, Bishop of Bayeux

William I, the Conqueror, King of England, c1067 (19th century). William (1027-1087) receiving the English leaders after the Norman conquest of 1066

Henry I, king of England, c1900. The youngest son of William I, the Conqueror, Henry I (1068-1135) became king in 1100

Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1070s). Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by an armoured standard bearer and a warrior with an axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lances

King Harold swears allegiance to William of Normandy, c1866. Artist: Daniel Maclise
Harold (1022?-1066), last Anglo-Saxon king of England, swears on hidden relics of saints to be William of Normandys man in England, watched by William, his wife Matilda

Silver pennies of William I (1028-1087), part of a hoard of 600 silver pennies deposited in Jubbergate, York. They would have purchased 2000 sheep at the time

William the Conqueror at Old Sarum J030099
OLD SARUM, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing of William the Conqueror receiving the barons in 1086, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

William I William The Conqueror William The Bastard
William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard. First Norman King of England. After an engraving from The New

Margaret of Navarre, c. 1135 - 1183. Queen consort of the Kingdom of Sicily as the wife of William I. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Gerard Houckgeest Interior Nieuwe Kerk Delft
Gerard Houckgeest, Interior of Nieuwe Kerk in Delft with the Tomb of William I, Interior of Nieuwe Kerk in Delft with Vilhelm I,s monument, painting, church interior, oil on canvas, Height

Four Generations Princes Orange William I Maurice
Four Generations of the Princes of Orange: William I, Maurice and Frederick Henry, William II and William III, Four Generations of the Princes of Orange

Group Portrait four Brothers William I Prince
Group Portrait of the four Brothers of William I, Prince of Orange: Jan (1535-1606), Hendrik (1550-74), Adolf (1540-68) and Lodewijk (1538-74), Counts of Nassau, The four counts of Nassau-Dillenburg

Portrait William I Prince Orange William Silent
Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, called William the Silent, named William the Silent. Knee, standing, hands clasped in the cloak, William I (Prince of Orange)

Portrait William I Prince Orange William First
Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange William the First (title on object), Bust to the right of William I, Prince of Orange, in an oval

Oranje b searches rebellious Ghent c 1579 Scenes
Oranje b only searches the rebellious Ghent, c. 1579 Scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584 (series title), At the city gate of Ghent

Princes Orange William I Maurits Frederik Hendrik
Princes of Orange William I, Maurits, Frederik Hendrik, William II and William III on horseback, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider, horseman, battle, William I (Prince of Orange)

Portrait William I Prince Orange Bust right oval
Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, Bust to the right of William I, in an oval. The portrait rests on a plinth on which an empty field for his name, Willem I (Prince of Orange), Jacob Houbraken

The Proclamation Of William I As German Emperor In The Hall Of Mirrors At Versailles, France January 18, 1871. William I, Aka Wilhelm I, 1797

Seal Of William The Lion, Aka William I And By The Nickname Garbh, "the Rough", C 1143
Seal Of William The Lion, Aka William I And By The Nickname Garbh, " the Rough", C 1143

William I, Prince Of Orange, 1533A

Augusta Of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1811

Kaiser Wilhelm I, 1797

Willem Frederik King Of The Netherlands And Grand Duke Of Luxembourg 1772 - 1843. From Geschiedenis Van Nederland, Published 1936

Great Seal Of William The Conqueror. William The Conqueror C. 1027 To 1087 Aka William I Of England And William Ii, Duke Of Normandy. King Of England

William The Conqueror Sailing For England In 1066. From The Bayeux Tapestry. William The Conqueror C. 1027 To 1087 Aka William I Of England And William Ii, Duke Of Normandy. King Of England

William I Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig 1797 To 1888 King Of Prussia And First German Emperor

William I The Conqueror 1027-1087 First Norman King Of England

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BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Battle of Hastings reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn. William uses his archers again in last attack on the English

Portrait William I Orange Series Tazza Designs
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Koblenz, Germany, The Monument at the German Corner, Deutsches Eck, Where the Rhine River meets the Moselle River. The statue on horseback is of German Emperor William I at sunset

William the conqueror engraving 1894
Great Men and Famous Women

The Meeting of the Emperors: I. William I. of Germany; 2. Francis Joseph I. of Austria; 3. Alexander Ii. of Russia; 4. Prince Gortchakoff; 5. Count Andrassy; 6. Prince Bismarck

The Moira, the Ship of William I

William I. Unhorsed by his Son Robert

William I. Surnamed the Conqueror

the Death of William the Conqueror, Drawn by J. Gilbert, 1861
" the Death of William the Conqueror, " Drawn by J. Gilbert, 1861

Group Portrait of the four Brothers of William I, Prince of Orange: the Counts of Nassau Jan, Hendrik, Adolf, and Louis, workshop of Wybrand de Geest, c. 1630

Portrait of William I, King of the Netherlands, Charles Howard Hodges, 1815 - 1816

Portrait of William I, Prince of Orange, Abraham de Bruyn, c. 1553 - c. 1587

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"William I: The Conqueror who Shaped England's Destiny" Wilkin, the ambitious Duke of Normandy, forever altered the course of history with his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Depicted vividly in the Bayeux Tapestry, this epic clash marked a turning point for England. The tapestry also reveals a feast scene, capturing the grandeur and celebration that followed William's triumph. It showcases his determination to establish Norman rule over England and solidify his reign. Old Sarum stands as a testament to William's strategic prowess. This ancient hill fort became an important stronghold under his rule, serving as a symbol of power and control. The Battle of Hastings itself was a fierce struggle depicted in stunning detail. From charging knights to archers raining arrows upon their enemies, it was here that William proved himself as a formidable leader. Known as "William the Conqueror, " he left an indelible mark on English history. His portrait captures both strength and authority – qualities that defined his reign. Even today, we can see traces of William's legacy across Britain. Pevensey Castle bears witness to his military might while Clifford's Tower serves as another reminder of Norman influence on English soil. Through these images and artifacts from centuries past, we catch glimpses into the life and times of King William I. His seal depicts him regally adorned with crown and scepter – symbols befitting one who reshaped nations. Yet amidst all this glory lies Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king whose fate intertwined with William's rise to power. James William Edmund Doyle masterfully portrays Harold in poignant detail – reminding us that every conqueror leaves behind those they conquered. King William I remains an iconic figure whose conquests shaped England forevermore. From battlefields like Hastings to castles such as Pevensey or Old Sarum - each hint tells part of this remarkable story.