The Norman Conquest was largely driven by a power vacuum in England following the death of King Edward the Confessor in 1066, which resulted in conflicting claims to the throne by Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, and others. Additionally, William's desire to assert his claim as Edward's chosen heir and expand his own power motivated his invasion, leading to the decisive Battle of Hastings.
What factors led to the Norman Conquest? Answer in two sentences.
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