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A Long and Illustrious History › The Middle Ages
In what year did William the Conqueror invade England and defeat King Harold at the Battle of Hastings?
- 1100
- 1042
- 1086
- 1066
Why this is the correct answer
William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, fundamentally changing English culture, language, and governance. This is one of the most significant dates in British history and is firmly fixed at 1066.