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The Norman Conquest part IV: The Bastard of Normandy
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- Weird Medieval Guys
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- Dec 9, 2025
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- 6917
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Summary
So far we've talked a lot about the Norman conquest without talking very much about who the Normans were and why they (and especially one guy) wanted to conquest. Well, that changes today! How did some Vikings become French, why is that our problem over here in England, and what's wrong with being a bastard descended from a long line of bastards? Find out.... Join the Weird Medieval Guys discord today: https://discord.gg/S36vz4jD98