WILLIAM I

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Duke of Normandy who led the Norman invasion of England and became the first Norman to be King of England; he defeated Harold II at the battle of Hastings in 1066 and introduced many Norman customs into England (1027-1087)

Synonyms:

William I; William the Conqueror

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

King of England; King of Great Britain (the sovereign ruler of England)

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