The Normans were interested in England's wealth. Duke William of Normandy was related to the Anglo-Saxon king. The real power was held by a family named the Godwins. King Edward allegedly promised the throne to one of the Godwins. William claimed that Edward had promised it to him. The Norwegian king also claimed the throne. The Norwegians invaded, as did the Normans.
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 was fought between the Normans, led by Duke William, and the Anglo-Saxons, led by King Harold Godwinson. William emerged victorious, securing the English crown for himself.
William the Conqueror became King of England and began the Norman conquest of the country. He introduced sweeping changes, such as the Domesday Book to document land ownership, the feudal system, and the construction of castles to assert his control.
The Normans also brought with them a culture influenced by their Viking and Frankish heritage, which blended with existing Anglo-Saxon culture to create the foundation of modern English culture.
The Norman conquest of England had a lasting impact on the country, shaping its language, politics, and society for centuries to come.