What was the date of William's death?

What was the date of William's death?

• A. 9 September 1087
• B. 5 April 1079
• C. 14 July 1099
• D. 1 January 1066

Answer: (A)

This question tests your knowledge of when William the Conqueror died, a milestone that ends his direct rule and sets up the succession for England under his heir. William the Conqueror died on 9 September 1087 in Rouen after a fall from his horse, and his death marked the close of his personal rule over Normandy and England. The other dates don’t fit the historical timeline: 1066 is the year of the Norman conquest and his initial rise to power in England, not his death; 1079 and 1099 are not associated with the end of his life. So the date that matches the historical record is 9 September 1087.

This question tests your knowledge of when William the Conqueror died, a milestone that ends his direct rule and sets up the succession for England under his heir. William the Conqueror died on 9 September 1087 in Rouen after a fall from his horse, and his death marked the close of his personal rule over Normandy and England. The other dates don’t fit the historical timeline: 1066 is the year of the Norman conquest and his initial rise to power in England, not his death; 1079 and 1099 are not associated with the end of his life. So the date that matches the historical record is 9 September 1087.