Both Uses of
William the Conqueror
in
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- 'Perhaps it doesn't understand English,' thought Alice; 'I daresay it's a French mouse, come over with William the Conqueror.'†
Chpt 2 *
- William the Conqueror, whose cause was favoured by the pope, was soon submitted to by the English, who wanted leaders, and had been of late much accustomed to usurpation and conquest.†
Chpt 3
Definition:
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(William the Conqueror) first Norman to be King of England after winning the battle of Hastings in 1066 (1027-1087)