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William the Conqueror[lower-alpha 1] (c. [1] – 9 September ), sometimes called William the Bastard,[2][lower-alpha 2] was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy (as William II)[3] from onward. By , following a long struggle, his hold on Normandy was secure. In , following the.