... early age not to trust anyone. This attitude leads William I into a series of conflicts within Normandy which caused him to become a gifted knight and warrior. In 1050, William was threatened by the King of France and the Count of Anjou both significant players in contemporary French politics. He married Matilda of Flanders. This marriage secured the support of Flanders and helped minimize the threats. In 1060, the King of France and the Count of Anjou died. That enabled William to secure and create his Norman Empire. William took advantage of the lack of leadership and conquered the region of Maine in 1063. After, King Edward of England secured his throne he invited William I to England and nominated him to be the next heir to the throne. Prior to Edward's death in 1066 there was a change of heart, in which he named Harold of ...

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