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William's Disastrous Funeral

William the Conqueror is perhaps best known for defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But did you know that after a freak horse accident, he then suffered a slow and painful death that culminated in one of history’s most disastrous royal funerals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadcast on:
08 Jul 2024

William the Conqueror is perhaps best known for defeating King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But did you know that after a freak horse accident, he then suffered a slow and painful death that culminated in one of history’s most disastrous royal funerals?

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