Sir John Gilbert's (1817-1897) illustration of the death of William I (1028-1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until 1087. He left England towards the end of 1086 in furtherance of his policy of seeking allies against the French kings leading an expedition against the French, but while seizing Mantes, either fell ill or was injured by the pommel of his saddle, and taken to the priory of Saint Gervase at Rouen, died on 9 September 1087.

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Size: 3210px × 2215px
Location: Rouen, France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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