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| − | '''The Normans''' were [[Vikings]] who were granted lands to settle in by the [[French]] king in Normandy in Northern France. Their name is derived from "North Men", and they originally spoke Old Norse, but came to speak Norman French. | + | '''The Normans''' were [[Vikings]] who were granted lands to settle in by the [[French]] king in Normandy in Northern France. Their name is derived from "North Men", and they originally spoke Old Norse, but came to speak Norman French. In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy staged the Norman Conquest of [[England]] and became known as [[William the Conqueror]]. The Normans built castles and used the armoured [[knight]] to subdue any territory they conquered. They also took over [[Sicily]] and played a prominent part in the [[Crusades]]. |
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Revision as of 03:39, April 20, 2008
The Normans were Vikings who were granted lands to settle in by the French king in Normandy in Northern France. Their name is derived from "North Men", and they originally spoke Old Norse, but came to speak Norman French. In 1066, William, Duke of Normandy staged the Norman Conquest of England and became known as William the Conqueror. The Normans built castles and used the armoured knight to subdue any territory they conquered. They also took over Sicily and played a prominent part in the Crusades.