The family tree of William the Conqueror can also be traced back to the Vikings. Rollo Ragnvaldsson, the five times great grandfather of William the Conqueror, was a Viking who settled in Normandy with the permission of the French king on the condition that his followers discouraged other viking ships approaching France, especially Paris.
Rollo Ragnvaldsson (c860-931) & Poppa of Bayeux (c872-930)
Rollo was the first Duke of Normandy
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William Longsword (Guillaume) (d. 942) & Adela
William was the second Duke of Normandy
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Richard I (c933-996) & Gunnor de Crepon (c950-c1031)
Richard was the third Duke of Normandy
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Richard II (c962-1026) & Judith of Brittany (982-1017)
Richard was the fourth Duke of Normandy
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Robert I (c1008-1035) & Herleva de Falaise (c1012-1050)
Robert was the 6th Duke of Normandy
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William II (1028-1087) & Matilda of Flanders (c1031-1083)
William was the 7th Duke of Normandy.
He became King William I of England - William the Conqueror


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