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WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Duke of Normandy who led the Norman invasion of England and became the first Norman to be King of England; he defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066 and introduced many Norman customs into England (1027-1087)
Synonyms:
William I; William the Conqueror
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
King of England; King of Great Britain (the sovereign ruler of England)
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