The Duke of Normandy (in France) William, had been promised the throne of England by King Edward the Confessor, who had lived in Normandy in exile before becoming King of England. read more
The Parliament of Great Britain was created by a Norman known as Simon de Montfort, some two hundred years after the conquest. Note that all legislatures in the world have copied to some extent the UK Parliament. read more
Other effects of the conquest included the court and government, the introduction of the Norman language as the language of the elites, and changes in the composition of the upper classes, as William enfeoffed lands to be held directly from the king. read more
Norman Conquest, the military conquest of England by William, duke of Normandy, primarily effected by his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings (Oct. 14, 1066) and resulting ultimately in profound political, administrative, and social changes in the British Isles. read more