William the Conqueror Full size 1152 × 815 pixels 19th-century illustration, “William the Conqueror.” William of Normandy led the successful invasion of Britain, most notably at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Previous image Next image Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment.