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Who were William the Conqueror's parents?

  • Robert I & Herleva

  • Edward the Confessor & Edith

  • Harold Godwinson & Edith

  • Rollo & Poppa

Answer

William the Conqueror was the son of Duke Robert I of Normandy and his mistress Herleva. His illegitimate status and his youth caused some difficulties for him after he succeeded his father as the Duke of Normandy.
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