Famous kings durring medieval times by Tyler Giacopelli

William the Conqueror <Tab/> <Tab/>William the Conqueror was born in 1087 in Normandy. He was the illegitimate son of Robert I and Arletta, a tanner's daughter. <Tab/>In 1066 the army from Normandy, led by Duke William, attacked England again. Harold Godwinson was the King of England at this time. Duke William arrived in England on October 14, 1066. On his ship he brought horses, supplies, …

…his castle. Holy Roman Emporer Henry VI then paid Leopold so he could take Richard into custody for Germany. Germany held him for ransom until the money was paid and he returned to England. <Tab/> An interessting thing about King Richard is that he did not die a hero's death in battle. He died after being shot with an arrow and refusing treatment for the wound. <Tab/>