Norman Conquest

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Norman Conquest refers to the 11th-century invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy, also known as William the Conqueror, in 1066. This pivotal event led to the overthrow of the Anglo-Saxon ruling class and established Norman rule in England. The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter-long embroidered cloth, is a famous artifact that depicts the events surrounding the Norman Conquest, including the Battle of Hastings.