The Norman Conquest of 1066 was driven by a combination of factors including a succession crisis in England following the death of Edward the Confessor, which left a power vacuum. Additionally, Duke William of Normandy believed he had a legitimate claim to the English throne through his distant relation to Edward and a promise made to him. The political instability in England, coupled with William's military strength and ambition, ultimately led to the decisive Battle of Hastings, resulting in Norman control over England.
What factors led to the Norman Conquest?
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