What factors led to the Norman Conquest?
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1. The death of King Edward the Confessor without a clear heir led to a power vacuum in England, with multiple claimants vying for the throne.
2. William, Duke of Normandy, claimed that Edward had promised him the throne, leading to a dispute with Harold Godwinson, who was ultimately crowned king.
3. William saw Harold's coronation as a betrayal and launched an invasion of England in 1066, resulting in the Battle of Hastings.
4. William's victory at Hastings solidified his claim to the English throne, marking the beginning of Norman rule in England.