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950 years ago today

#1 Post by jarnon » Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:53 am

At the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed Anglo-Saxon King Harold, leading to his succession to the English throne. It was the last successful invasion of the British Isles. According to Geni.com, King William is the 22nd great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II and the 20th great-grandfather of Bob Juch.
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#2 Post by Bob Juch » Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:14 am

jarnon wrote:At the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed Anglo-Saxon King Harold, leading to his succession to the English throne. It was the last successful invasion of the British Isles. According to Geni.com, King William is the 22nd great-grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II and the 20th great-grandfather of Bob Juch.
Um no, he's my 24th great-grandfather.

He fought the Battle of Hastings on his 42nd birthday.
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#3 Post by jarnon » Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:09 pm

This video shows what was happening on the Continent in the meantime.

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