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William the Conqueror transformed England after the Norman Conquest by establishing feudalism and conducting the Domesday survey. Historical eras featuring William the Conqueror highlight the Norman duke who transformed English history after defeating Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Born illegitimate as "William the Bastard," he secured Normandy before launching his successful invasion of England. After coronation, William systematically replaced the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy with Norman nobles, introduced continental feudalism, built castles throughout England, and commissioned the comprehensive Domesday Book survey. His reign bridged Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, fundamentally altering English language, law, and architecture. The resulting Norman-French influence on English culture and institutions persisted for centuries, reshaping England's development.

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