Historical story

Who were William enemies?

* Robert, Duke of Normandy: William's eldest son, Robert, disputed his father's claim to the English throne and rebelled against him on several occasions.

* Harold Godwinson: The Anglo-Saxon king of England, Harold, was defeated and killed by William at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

* Edgar Ætheling: Edgar was the last surviving male member of the Anglo-Saxon royal family and a potential rival for William's throne.

* Gruffydd ap Llywelyn: The ruler of Gwynedd, Gruffydd, led several Welsh uprisings against William's rule.

* Malcolm III of Scotland: Malcolm, king of Scotland, invaded England in support of Edgar Ætheling and was defeated by William at the Battle of Alnwick in 1093.

* Philip I of France: Philip, king of France, supported William's rivals and fought several wars against him.