🗓 On This Day in British History – 1087
🏰 William the Conqueror, the first Norman King of England, passed away on this day in 1087 in Maine, France. His death followed injuries from a fall while campaigning.
👑 Known for his pivotal role in the 1066 Norman conquest of England, William transformed the country’s landscape, influencing everything from language to law.
⚔️ He was buried at the Abbaye-aux-Hommes in Caen, Normandy, a place he founded. His rule marked a turning point in British history, forever linking the English throne to Normandy.
📜 Even after his death, William’s legacy lived on through monumental changes that reshaped the British Isles—many still felt today.
🏰 William the Conqueror introduced the Domesday Book in 1086, a groundbreaking survey of England’s lands and resources. It was the first of its kind, establishing a record for taxation and governance that transformed England's feudal system.
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