Conqueror Collection (page 17)

William I (Vertue 1)
WILLIAM I THE CONQUEROR holding a sword : lower vignette shows him with the Domesday Book

Hereward Surrenders
The Anglo-Saxon rebel and outlaw Hereward the Wake yields to William the Conqueror

King William I Crowned
WILLIAM I THE CONQUEROR William I is crowned at Westminster Abbey

King William I
William I the Conqueror

Hernando Cortes / Thevet
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conqueror of Mexico

Hernando Cortes / Larmessi
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conqueror of Mexico

Jean De Bethencourt
JEAN DE BETHENCOURT French navigator, conqueror of the Canary Islands, which he claimed for the King of Castille

Pizarro (Thevet)
FRANCISCO PIZARRO Spanish conquistador, conqueror of Peru

Domesday Book
THE DOMESDAY BOOK - the earliest surviving public record, a survey of landholding ordered by William I the Conqueror; now housed in the Public Record Office

Rockinham Castle
Situated in Northamptonshire, the castle was built on the orders of William the Conqueror and became a popular retreat for royalty

Argentine Native Interio
A Puelche cabana : these native Argentinian Indians maintain their traditional lifestyle rather than assimilating with the conquerors of the country. Date: early 20th century

Windsor Castle
The Round Tower, or the Middle Ward, of Windsor Castle, built in the form of an amphitheatre on the highest point of the castle mount. The castle was built by William the Conqueror

Norman Conquest 4 of 16
Negotiations between Harold and William; Harold agrees to marry Williams daughter Aelfgyve

William I (Card)
William I the Conqueror

William I / Players / 1 / 50
William I the Conqueror

William I (Thevet)
William I the Conqueror

William I in Hampshire
William I evicts the people of Hampshire, to create the New Forest for his private hunting ground

William I and English
William I meets with the English leaders

William Grants Lands
William I, having won the throne of Britain, grants lands to his followers - in this case, his nephew, le comte de Bretagne

William I the Conqueror the Conqueror

Japan : Jimmu Conqueror
Kamu (later known as Jimmu Tenno), great grandson of the Sun, is guided by the Crow of the Sun towards the east, where he founds the Japanese empire which still survives

Hereward Tricks William
HEREWARD THE WAKE How Hereward played the Potter and tricked the King (William the Conqueror): Then Hereward looked at the face of the great man and met his match

Hereward & King William
HEREWARD THE WAKE Hereward kneels before William the Conqueror and held his hands, swearing fealty to him

Timur on his Throne
TIMUR LENK (also known as Tamerlane etc) Mongol conqueror from Samarkand, depicted on his throne. He was ruthless but cultivated art and architecture. Date: 1336 - 1405

TIMUR - 5
TIMUR LENK (variously spelt) Asiatic ruler: Turkic conqueror of most of Central Asia, depicted with a captive

TIMUR - 3
TIMUR LENK (variously spelt as Tamerlaine, Tamburlaine etc) Asiatic ruler: Turkic conqueror of most of Central Asia

TIMUR - 2
TIMUR LENK (variously spelt as Tamerlane, Tamburlaine etc) Asiatic ruler: Turkic conqueror of most of Central Asia

TIMUR - 1
TIMUR LENK (variously spelt as Tamerlane, Tamburlaine etc) Asiatic ruler: Turkic conqueror of most of Central Asia

King Henry I / Henry Shaw
KING HENRY I Reigned : 1100 - 1135 4th son of William the Conqueror and Matilda

Norman Conquests
William, duke of Normandy, claiming to have been promised the English crown, sails from France to England to do battle with Harold who has had himself crowned

Events / Britain / Norman
BATTLE OF HASTINGS William, duke of Normandy, defeats the English army led by Harold

TIMUR - 4
TIMUR LENK (variously spelt as Tamerlaine, Tamburlaine etc) Asiatic ruler: Turkic conqueror of most of Central Asia

Omar captures Jerusalem
Moslem conqueror, Omar, enters the captured city of Jerusalem

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"Conqueror: From the Battle of Hastings to Genghis Khan" In the iconic painting, "Battle of Hastings IC008_018, " we witness the defining moment when William I, known as William the Conqueror, triumphed over Harold II in 1066. This historic clash forever altered the course of English history. Another depiction capturing this pivotal event is seen in Wilkin's artwork titled "Battle of Hastings K021254. " The intensity and determination on both sides are palpable as they wage war for power and control. Traveling back even further in time, we arrive at Old Sarum J030098, an ancient hill fort that witnessed countless battles and conquests throughout its existence. It stands as a testament to human ambition and territorial dominance. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a reminder of how one man's ambition can reshape an entire nation. William I's victory solidified his reign over England and established him as a legendary conqueror. Beyond Europe, conquest took various forms across different continents. In "The cacique of Tabasco presents to Hernan Cortes twenty Indians, " we glimpse at Hernan Cortes' role in conquering Mexico during the Spanish colonization era. Moving eastward, we encounter another formidable conqueror - Genghis Khan. A Chinese silk album leaf from Yuan Dynasty showcases his might and influence during his Mongol Empire rule. Even Holy Roman Emperors sought to expand their dominion through military campaigns. Frederick I Barbarossa was one such ruler who left an indelible mark on European history with his ambitious conquests. Throughout history, battles like those fought at Hastings have shaped nations and empires alike. They remind us that behind every great empire or civilization lies a conqueror who dared to dream big and seize opportunities for greatness.