In 1066, who led the Norman Conquest of England and became King following the Battle of Hastings?
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William the Conqueror
William was the Duke of Normandy and claimed the English throne after the death of Edward the Confessor. His reign introduced French language and culture into the English court, fundamentally changing English society.
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