In a decisive victory, William and his troops prevailed and King Harold was killed, beginning the Norman Conquest of England. For this reason, he is often called William the Conqueror.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William the Conqueror in armor, with sword and shield, on a battlefield with soldiers. Léo Legrand,Clémence Poésy, and Oliver Mascucci sitting at a table in period costume.

There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long and over 900 years old. Its the Bayeux Tapestry.

James Norton has revealed he was set on playing William the Conqueror in upcoming Middle Ages drama series “King and Conqueror” but was thwarted by HBO, who had an option on the actor for ...

James Norton revealed why in 'King & Conqueror' he plays Harold of Wessex in the 1066 drama, which stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Continue to Deadline SKIP AD You will be redirected back to your ...

James Norton plays King Harold while Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is William the Conqueror in first look images from upcoming drama 'King and Conqueror.' Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...

In a decisive victory, William and his troops prevailed and King Harold was killed, beginning the Norman Conquest of England. For this reason, he is often called William the Conqueror.