Who was the Norman Leader? Why were they successful?

The leader of the Normans was William; Duke of Normandy.

William was born in 1027. He became duke of Normandy when he was only seven years old. William invaded England to become King and claim the throne from Harold.

The Normans were so successful in England because Harold's army was badly depleted in the English victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Northern England on 25 September 1066 over the army of King Harald III of Norway. By early 1071, William had secured control of most of England, although rebellions and resistance continued to approximately 1088.

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