William the Conqueror is one of the most infamous kings in the history of England, yet few people know this legendary figure’s dark history. Why was his birth so scandalous? Why did he invade England in the first place? What horrible act caused one writer to say, “I have often praised William…but I can say nothing good about this brutal slaughter. God will punish him?” Let’s find out. 1. He Was A VikingMost of you know that William the Conqueror came from Normandy in Northern France, but most people don’t realize that the Normans weren’t actually French. They were Vikings. In the 8th century…