William I of England quotes

William I of England was the first Norman King of England, commonly known as William the Conqueror. His victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 dramatically changed English history and society. He established strong royal authority and initiated significant administrative reforms. Here are 3 of his quotes:

I attacked the English of the Northern Shires like a lion. I ordered their houses and corn, with all their belongings, to be burnt without exception and large herds of cattle and beasts of burden to be destroyed wherever they were found. It was there I took revenge on masses of people by subjecting them to a cruel famine; and by doing so - alas!

William I of England

I attacked the English of the Northern Shires like a lion. I ordered their houses and corn, with all their belongings, to be burnt without exception and large herds of cattle and beasts of burden to be destroyed wherever they were found. It was there I took revenge on masses of people by subjecting them to a cruel famine; and by doing so - alas!- I became the murderer of many thousands of that fine race.

William I of England