A Long and Illustrious History
When did William the Conqueror defeat King Harold at the Battle of Hastings?
A1042
B1066 ✓
C1100
D1086
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is 1066.
1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history. William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy) defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066.
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