Referenced by Brownworth as the event in which William the Conqueror invaded England, killed the rightful king, and claimed the throne for himself — part of the broader Norman success story of the 11th century. The Norman conquest is also relevant to the Varangian Guard, which was made up largely of exiled Anglo-Saxons who had fled it and were eager for revenge against the Normans at Dyrrachium.
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Episode 14 (1 mention)
Referenced by Brownworth as the event in which William the Conqueror invaded England, killed the rightful king, and claimed the throne for himself — part of the broader Norman success story of the 11th century. The Norman conquest is also relevant to the Varangian Guard, which was made up largely of exiled Anglo-Saxons who had fled it and were eager for revenge against the Normans at Dyrrachium.
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