William I Conqueror 1024–1087
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23 researchers on YourRoots have William Conqueror in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 23 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Conqueror 1024–1087
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1024, William I Conqueror entered the world in Falaise, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France, born to the magnificent robert i of normandy and harlette de falaise. William I Conqueror passed away in 1087 in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France.
Sources
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1Record General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
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2Record Millennium File
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3Record , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)
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4Record Leavenworth, Franklin and Douglas Counties, Kansas Name Index, 1900
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5Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Conqueror
This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Falaise, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (1024) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Conqueror (1024–1087) was born in Falaise, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France and died in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France. 23 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 23 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
William Conqueror's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record