BBC JOURNALISTS. Fountain Pen Newspaper by Author Winter Breshna.

FOUNTAIN PEN NEWSPAPER. THE NORMAN AND PLANTAGENET DYNASTIES. From the Dukes of Normandy to the Kings of Medieval England. Written by Fountain Pen Newspaper Author Winter Breshna. PAGE ONE — THE NORMAN BEGINNING The history of medieval England was profoundly shaped by the Norman Dynasty, which began with the Norman Conquest of 1066. When William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, England entered a new era. Norman rulers introduced new administrative systems, strengthened royal authority, and established political connections between England and northern France. One important member of the Norman royal family was: Robert, Duke of Normandy (c. 1051–1134) Robert Curthose was the eldest son of William the Conqueror. Many expected Robert to become one of the most powerful rulers in Europe. However, family conflicts and political struggles complicated his career. Following William the Conqueror's death, his lands were divided: Robert inher...