Duke of Sweden of Normandy Thorgils Sprakalegg Elgiva of (1) = CANUTE = (2) Emma, widow of Judith = Richard II, Northampton (1016–1035) ATHELRED II daughter of Duke of Gytha = Godwin, Conan I Normandy Earl of Wessex HAROLD HARDICANUTE HAREFOOT (1040–1042) Robert I = Herleve (1035–1040) Duke of Normandy HAROLD II EDWARD THE=Eadgyth (1066) CONFESSOR (1042–1066) WILLIAM I = Matilda, dau. of texas hold em poker rule of Angouleme HENRY III (1216–1272) WILLIAM I «THE CONQUEROR» (1066-1087) Born around 1028, William was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert I of Normandy, and Herleve (also known as Arlette), daughter of a tanner in Falaise. Known as 'William the Bastard' to his contemporaries, his illegitimacy shaped his career when he was young. On his father's death in 1035, William was recognised by his family as the heir - an exception to the general rule that illegitimacy barred succession. His great uncle looked after the Duchy during William's texas hold em poker rule of royal officials. The most important clauses established the basis of habeas corpus ('you have the body'), i.e. that no one shall be imprisoned except by due process of law, and that 'to no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay right or justice'. The Charter also established a council of barons who were to ensure that the Sovereign observed the Charter, with the right to wage war on