William the Conqueror on the
Web
Below are websites that offer useful biographies, primary sources and images of King William I of England.
Biographical
Catholic Encyclopedia: William the Conqueror
Fairly thorough overview by Herbert Thurston..Historic Royal Profiles: William I
Fairly extensive biography at the official British Monarchy website.HWC: William the Conqueror
21-page overview of William's life, the invasion of England, and William as King, by Dr. Ellis L. Knox at his History of Western Civilization class, Boise State University.William the Conqueror
Legends highlight this biography, which is followed by an extensive reading list. Nicely presented by "Cinderella."
Images
William the Conqueror
We have no contemporary images of William, but we do have the vision of a 17th-century artist that may be based on period description. This public-domain graphic from the 1906 publication Makers of History is free for your use. Part of the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery here at this site.
Primary Sources
Statutes of William the Conqueror
Ten laws of William, "established in consultation with his magnates after the conquest of England," at Yale Law School's Avalon Project .
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