Falaise in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Guillaume le Conquérant
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William the Conqueror
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
1. William the Conqueror Statue
Duc de Normandie
Roi d’Angleterre
Né à Falaise en 1027
2e plaque
Ce monument a été érigé par souscription nationale. La statue équestre, le 26 octobre 1851. Les statues des six ducs de Normandie, le 19 septembre 1875.
William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, King of England, Born in Falaise in 1027
2nd Plaque
This monument was erected through a national subscription. The equestrian statue was inaugurated on October 26, 1851. The statues of the six Dukes of Normandy were inaugurated on September 19, 1875.
Erected 1851.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1027 CE.
Location. 48° 53.644′ N, 0° 12.109′ W. Marker is in Falaise, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Pl. Guillaume le Conquérant just north of Rue Blacher, on the right when traveling south. The marker and statue are located between the Church of
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'Hôtel de Ville / The Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); La bataille de Normandie / The Battle of Normandy (within shouting distance of this marker); L'église de la Sainte Trinité / The Church of the Holy Trinity (within shouting distance of this marker); Château Guillaume-le-Conquérant / William the Conqueror’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Château Guillaume-le-Conquérant / William the Conqueror’s Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Ce 17 août, les Canadiens / On August 17, Canadian Forces (within shouting distance of this marker); L’apparition des armes à feu / Firearms are introduced (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Les Graffiti / Graffiti (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Falaise.
Also see . . . William the Conqueror. Wikipedia
William the Conqueror (c. 1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy (as William II) from(Submitted on June 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)1035 onward. By 1060, following a long struggle, his hold on Normandy was secure. In 1066, following the death of Edward the Confessor, William invaded England, leading a Franco-Norman army to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest. The rest of his life was marked by struggles to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands, and by difficulties with his eldest son, Robert Curthose.Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 20252. Guillaume le Conquérant / William the Conqueror Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
3. 2nd plaque on the statue
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
4. The 2nd plaque on the backside of the William the Conqueror Statue
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
5. The view of the statue from the William the Conqueror’s Castle
Photographed by James Hulse, June 2, 2025
6. The view of the back left side of the William the Conqueror’s Statue
The Church of the Trinity of Falaise is located in the background.
Photographed by ND Phot, circa 1902
7. City Hall and William the Conqueror Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 7. submitted on June 21, 2025.
