William the Conqueror, also known as William the Bastard, led the Normans to victory over the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Norman Conquest went on to suppress further English revolts, leading to him being eventually crowned King on Christmas Day, 1066. Learn more about his life including his upbringing, his military endeavours, his influence on the Church and monasteries, the establishment of the Feudal system, the Domesday Book, and his legacy that shaped the future of England.