Who was William the Conqueror's great-great-grandfather?
Charlemagne
Alfred the Great
Rollo
Edward the Confessor
Answer
William the Conqueror's great-great-grandfather was Rollo, a Viking leader who became the first ruler of Normandy. Rollo's descendants, including William, continued to rule the region and eventually expanded their influence to England.
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