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William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England (1996)

Status: Released
Original Language: English
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

Name: William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1996-06-01
Duration: 46 min
Cast: Andy Henderson, Jamie Maine

Jun 01, 1996 Documentary, War 0h 46m

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Overview

It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.