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Map of William the Conqueror's March on London 1066
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Map of William the Conqueror's March on London 1066

This map illustrates the campaign of William, Duke of Normandy, during his 1066 invasion of England—a decisive military and political effort that reshaped British history. William claimed the English crown had been promised to him by Edward...
William the Silent
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William the Silent

Statute of William the Silent (l. 1533-1584, also known as William of Orange), made by Flemish sculptor Louis Royer, unveiled on 5 June 1848. Het Plein, Den Haag.
Bayeux Tapestry
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry shows in pictures the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, and his 1066 defeat of King Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings. It was produced between 1067...
Home of William B. Travis
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Home of William B. Travis

The home of William Barret Travis (1809 to 1836), best-known as the commander of the Alamo during the 13-day siege in 1836. The house is now located on Perdue Hill, Monroe County in Alabama. The house's original location was in the nearby...
Mayflower Passengers & Crew
Article by Joshua J. Mark

Mayflower Passengers & Crew

The 102 Mayflower passengers were a diverse group made up of religious separatists (later known as pilgrims) and others referred to by the pilgrims as Strangers (people who did not share their faith). The ship also had a crew of approximately...
William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad
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William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad

Title: The Legacy of William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad Join us on a journey through the life of William Still, an unsung hero of the Underground Railroad. This documentary delves into the remarkable story of a man who was...
Statue of William the Conqueror
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Statue of William the Conqueror

A modern statue of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy (r. 1035-87 CE) and king of England as William I (r. 1066-87 CE). In Falaise, Normandy, France. Sculpted by Louis Rochet (1818-1873) in 1851 CE.
William the Conqueror on Horseback, Bayeux Tapestry
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William the Conqueror on Horseback, Bayeux Tapestry

A depiction of William the Conqueror, aka William I (r. 1066-1087 CE) from the 11th century CE Bayeux Tapestry. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)
William Barret Travis, Commander of the Alamo
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William Barret Travis, Commander of the Alamo

William Barret Travis, portrait included in the Dawn at the Alamo scrapbook by Henry Arthur McArdle, c. 1900. William Barret "Buck" Travis (1809-1836) was commander of the Alamo garrison during the siege of the fort by Mexican forces and...
Coin of William the Conqueror
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Coin of William the Conqueror

Coin of William I of England, aka William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1067 CE). (British Museum, London)
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