William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the ...

William the Conqueror used two lions on a red background as his coat of arms and brought this symbol to the English throne ... his marriage into that family. The three lions shield can be seen ...