In the year 1028 William the conqueror was born in Falaise , Normandy. He was the descendants of the Duke Robert I and a woman named herleve. Herleve was the daughter of a tanner named Fulbert. 1035 while returning from a expedition to Jerusalem Williams father died making William Duke of Normandy at age seven. Williams rule was fierce, an powerful. He successfully gained control of the Duchy, and began conquering three surrounding provinces. William was promised by his cousin Edward the confessor to inherit England, but when Edward. In 1066 William conquered England and was crowned king of England on christmass day 1066. This is what gives William the tittle "William The conqueror."