Q: How did you obtain the throne?
A: My biggest obstacle in taking power was overthrowing King Harold II, who was currently King at the time. I had had a great following and a large army by 1066. Harold had defeated the Norwegian King, who had wished to rule England as well, and returned to England. I moved my army North into England and we took over at the battle of Hastings. I was then crowned King.
Q: What are some of the accomplishments you have made since you've been king?
A: One of my greatest accomplishments was the surveying of the kingdom. This kept an accurate system of taxing in the kingdom. It kept count of the people, land, and animals. I also helped to strengthen the central base of Government in the Kingdom.
"William the Conqueror." World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras.
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