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| The Sandman | Origin: The Bastard King of England (58* d) | RE: Origin: The Bastard King of England | 12 May 25 |
William I 'The Conqueror' (r. 1066-1087) Born around 1028, William was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert I of Normandy, and Herleve (also known as Arlette), daughter of a tanner in Falaise. Known as 'William the Bastard' to his contemporaries, his illegitimacy shaped his career when he was young. | |||