What is dukes of normandy?

The Dukes of Normandy were a succession of rulers who held the title of Duke of Normandy in the region of Normandy, now part of modern-day France. The duchy was founded in the 10th century by Viking Norsemen, who had settled in northern France and established themselves as a powerful force in the region. The first Duke of Normandy was Rollo, who ruled from 911 until his death in 927.

The most famous Duke of Normandy was William the Conqueror, who became Duke in 1035 and went on to conquer England in 1066 in the famous Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror is credited with bringing Norman culture and language to England, and many English words of French origin can be traced back to this period.

The Dukes of Normandy continued to rule the region until it was absorbed into the French crown in 1204, and the title of Duke of Normandy ceased to be used. Nevertheless, the region continued to maintain a cultural and linguistic identity distinct from the rest of France, and the legacy of the Dukes of Normandy can still be felt in the region to this day.