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HISTORY

The Claim

William I of England (William the Conqueror) was born around 1028 in Falaise, Normandy.

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The Short Version

The evidence strongly supports this description. Reliable historical references commonly state that William the Conqueror was born in Falaise, Normandy, and date his birth to circa 1028. Some sources give 1027, but that uncertainty is consistent with the claim’s qualified wording, “around 1028.”

Caveats

  • The exact birth year is not fully settled; some reputable sources give 1027 rather than 1028.
  • The strongest support comes from established reference works and institutional histories, not from social media, travel sites, or user-generated posts.
  • The birthplace is far less disputed than the year, so the date should be understood as approximate rather than exact.

The Receipts

  1. William I | Biography, Achievements, Norman Conquest, & Death

    Encyclopedia Britannica

  2. William the Conqueror

    Wikipedia

  3. William I 'The Conqueror' (r. 1066-1087)

    The Royal Family

  4. William I (the Conqueror) - Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

  5. Early Life | William the Conqueror (1028-1087) - Stories Preschool

    Stories Preschool

  6. King William I The Conqueror (1066 - British Royal Family History

    Britroyals

  7. Who was William the Conqueror - Main characters in the Bayeux Tapestry

    Bayeux Museum

  8. Visit Falaise, William the Conqueror

    Normandie Tourisme

  9. Falaise – William the Conqueror's Birthplace

    Travel France Online

  10. Descendants of WILLIAM the Conqueror (c.1028-1087)

    Ffish.com

+ 13 more sources — see the full list on Lenz

Filed Under

FalaiseNormandyWilliam I of England